The Selection

The Selection is the first book in a five book series by Kiera Cass. This book is touted as "a cross between The Hunger Games (minus the bloodsport) and The Bachelor (minus the bloodsport)" from Publishers Weekly. It was a 2015 nominee for the Abraham Lincoln Award.

Jacket Summary
"For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined." "From Goodreads"

Characters

 * America Singer


 * Prince Maxon


 * Aspen Leger

Sequels
The Selection is the first of a five part series called ''The Selection. It began as a trilogy consisting of The Selection, The Elite, and The One, but due to popularity, was extended to include The Heir, ''and and untitled fifth book. This series also contains several novellas.

Movie Rights
Warner Bros has recently purchased the movie rights to The Selection, and have named a filmwriter: Katie Lovejoy.


 * - From Goodreads