Publication Date: April 2012

Blurb:

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.

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What To Expect:

This is a young adult fantasy with dystopian themes that are reminiscent of the Hunger Games but with less violence combined with The Bachelor. The atmosphere feels royal and medieval but has modern technology. The plot is filled with of mystery, intrigue, societal tension, and a very complex love triangle.

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Content Warnings:

Language: None to Mild

Sexual Content: Closed Door – Kissing only

Violence: Raids and PTSD from said raids, mentions of violence

Substance Use: Mild alcohol use, mentions of medication for sleeping

Prejudices: Caste/Class system prejudice (higher castes look down on lower castes), gender discrimination

Religious Themes: None

Other Topics: None

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