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The first book in the captivating, #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series! Discover a breathless fairy-tale romance with swoon-worthy characters, glittering gowns, fierce intrigue, and a dystopian world that will captivate readers who loved Veronica Roth’s Divergent, Ally Condie’s Matched, and Lauren Oliver’s Delirium.
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape a rigid caste system, 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, and competing for a crown she doesn’t want.
Then America meets Prince Maxon—and realizes that the life she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
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See more books from this AuthorThe story is also excellent for gripping people who don’t generally enjoy reading. You come to love the main characters, and you wish that you lived in the luxury with them!
Read Full Review of The Selection | See more reviews from GuardianCass makes it a suspenseful read with dramatic events and romantic moments and you never know what is coming up in the next chapter.
Read Full Review of The Selection | See more reviews from GuardianIt is a real page-turner, although the idea is almost too simple. This book is very gripping and eventful, but I wouldn't recommend it if you are looking for a complicated read that will get you thinking.
Read Full Review of The Selection | See more reviews from GuardianUnfortunately, it does follow the same formula that many other YA books have.
Read Full Review of The SelectionIt’s not a deep, thought provoking read or anything, but if you liked Matched by Ally Condie this book should be on your list!
Read Full Review of The SelectionCritically, The Selection may not be a masterpiece, but it is a darn good time, and I would definitely recommend it.
Read Full Review of The SelectionA very addictive book, that you just won’t be able to put down or stop visualising in your head.
Read Full Review of The SelectionThis book is a cross between The Hunger Games and The Bachelor. Decently written and engrossing.
Read Full Review of The SelectionThis book itself was just mediocre to me, I didn't rush to pick it up and even though it's quite short it took me about a week to read.
Read Full Review of The SelectionThis is the dystopian for people who don’t like dystopians. I rarely like them, and it has been ages since I have loved one as much as I loved The Selection.
Read Full Review of The SelectionObviously I ate this book up in record time and thoroughly enjoyed it (I think I spent maybe 5 hours reading it?), it was fun and engrossing and it's a strong first book for a series.
Read Full Review of The SelectionThe ending (which is NOT a cliffhanger) shows her courage, sense of adventure and ability to keep a level-head.
Read Full Review of The SelectionThe novel also ends on a rather unsatisfactory note, with a cliffhanger that isn’t all that suspenseful and with nothing clearly resolved for America.
Read Full Review of The SelectionThe castes were defined, and there were some rebel attacks and moments of danger, but the dystopian world seemed to take a back seat to the rest of the story.
Read Full Review of The SelectionIt’s a fun, sweet, and highly entertaining romance, and the future dystopian setting adds some interest and uniqueness. I enjoyed it immensely.
Read Full Review of The SelectionThis is probably one of the worst cliffhangers in recent memory and it’s not because I’m anxious to find out what’s next; I simply think The Selection had a complete non-ending.
Read Full Review of The SelectionI think the concept would work better as a TV show...As for the book, read it for the morbid curiosity factor, if you can manage to get through the writing.
Read Full Review of The SelectionI was hooked the whole way through, nothing lagged for me.
Read Full Review of The SelectionOf all the cheesy, eye-rolling and slightly heart-warming releases so far in 2012, The Selection is most definitely my favourite! Though it's not a literary masterpiece, it is a LOT of fun!
Read Full Review of The SelectionI cannot possibly sing the praises of this book loudly enough, or express how bad I want the next book "NOW!" without fearing my enthusiasm will be seen as pure impatience.
Read Full Review of The SelectionThe Selection is a beautiful story of love left behind and discovered.
Read Full Review of The SelectionThe dystopian elements make the world interesting but don’t make much sense in the context of this competition.
Read Full Review of The SelectionIt is a lot like The Bachelor TV show. But it’s just not for me.
Read Full Review of The SelectionAmerica’s name was really offputting...she’s not really that interesting. Same goes for Maxon...The plot develops slowly and steadily, but just about fast enough to keep me interested.
Read Full Review of The SelectionI highly recommend it for fans who like love stories unfolding in dystopian worlds and readers who haven't yet tried dystopians who would like a gentle place to start.
Read Full Review of The SelectionOnly the last few chapters are bit rushed and I wished Kiera Cass would have taken her time with them.
Read Full Review of The SelectionIt's a generally sweet, but flat book that won't likely hold the attention of fans of the far superior "Hunger Games."
Read Full Review of The SelectionThe Selection by Kiera Cass was an absolute blast!
Read Full Review of The SelectionOn the whole though I really enjoyed it. It wasn’t anything overblown or extravagant, nothing life changing or particularly deep, but I still liked it, I still rooted for the characters and I still want to know what happens next.
Read Full Review of The SelectionI enjoyed the world that Kiera Cass slowly built and it was interesting to see throughout the novel how the governmental situation was escalating.
Read Full Review of The SelectionThis was kind of a mix between a dystopian and a contemporary.
Read Full Review of The SelectionNo matter what it was that caught my attention, once I began reading, I was hooked.
Read Full Review of The SelectionI think the big thing someone has to know when going into this book is that it's not some tough, hardcore Dystopian. It has a set-up to be, but it's largely a romance book.
Read Full Review of The SelectionUntil then, I do recommend this book even if you aren't a fan of the author's actions.
Read Full Review of The SelectionBut I have to say that while this book is billed as dystopian, it really never seemed to be one to me.
Read Full Review of The SelectionAll in all, I enjoyed this. As I've said again and again, it was simple and easy. And sometimes, those can be the books that I enjoy the most.
Read Full Review of The SelectionIf you want to read about a blossoming romance, with a group of selfless caring characters, a fairy-tale with a slight dystopic twist, I highly recommend you give The Selection a go.
Read Full Review of The SelectionThis book is a literary cupcake. Once in a while it makes for a delicious, guilty-pleasure treat, but this is not a book to base a diet on.
Read Full Review of The SelectionThe novel wasn't too unbearable, but it really could have been helped if the world and the side characters had been better developed.
Read Full Review of The SelectionSo overall this was a fantastic book that took you on a great journey through a dystopian bachelor-esque storyline.
Read Full Review of The SelectionOverall, The Selection is a great story with characters that jump out of the page and will leave you gasping for more.
Read Full Review of The SelectionOverall, I just had lukewarm feelings for this one but I think this would be an entertaining read for young adult females between the ages 13 and 17.
Read Full Review of The SelectionThe book was awesome and I can't wait for the new books to come out!
Read Full Review of The SelectionI want to warn you: this isn't a good book.
Read Full Review of The SelectionAnyway, the book seems a bit short for me and I felt like the author just decided to end it that way without further elaborating about the contest and the setting.
Read Full Review of The SelectionMy recommendation for this book is definitely for you to read it!
Read Full Review of The SelectionThe way it was written was very immature and basic.
Read Full Review of The SelectionThe Selection has a lot of elements that I like, but there were several things I thought could have been improved on.
Read Full Review of The SelectionI'd suggest this book to anyone who likes good, swoon-worthy romance.
Read Full Review of The SelectionI quite enjoyed this book. It gave an interesting take on the dystopian world.
Read Full Review of The SelectionI found the pace of The Selection compelling; there was always something to keep my interest and the pages flew by.
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