The Selection

Fall in love—from the very beginning. Discover the first book in the captivating, #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series.

This ebook edition contains an excerpt of Kiera Cass’s newest novel, The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate Kiera Cass’s legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike!

Prepare to be swept into a world of breathless fairy-tale romance, swoonworthy characters, glittering gowns, and fierce intrigue perfect for readers who loved Divergent, Delirium, or The Wrath & the Dawn.

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.

Don’t miss The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate Kiera Cass’s legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike!

• A High-Stakes Love Triangle: America is torn between her secret first love, Aspen, and the alluring Prince Maxon she never thought she could want.
• Enemies to Lovers: She arrives at the palace determined to hate the prince, but Maxon’s quiet kindness and unexpected charm might just capture her heart.
• A Dazzling Royal Romance: Amidst glittering gowns and cutthroat competition, America must navigate a world of palace intrigue where the prize is a crown she never wanted.
• A Rigid Caste System: For thirty-five girls, the Selection is a chance to escape their station. For America, it’s a nightmare that forces her away from the only boy she’s ever loved.