Young adult · Romance
The Selection
Thirty-five girls from across a divided kingdom are chosen to compete for the hand of the crown prince. America Singer enters only to please her family, and she already has a secret boyfriend back home.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2012
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 327
- Format
- Book 1 of 5 in The Selection
Read this if you want a quick, glossy, romantic competition story with dresses, palace rivalry and a love triangle.
Skip this if you want sophisticated politics or dislike love triangles.
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Quick answers about The Selection
- What is The Selection about?
- Thirty-five girls from across a divided kingdom are chosen to compete for the hand of the crown prince. America Singer enters only to please her family, and she already has a secret boyfriend back home.
- Who should read The Selection?
- Read it if you want a quick, glossy, romantic competition story with dresses, palace rivalry and a love triangle. Skip it if you want sophisticated politics or dislike love triangles.
- How long and how fast is The Selection?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 327 pages, first published in 2012.
- Does The Selection have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence.
- Can I borrow The Selection for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Selection; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after The Selection?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Cinder, Red Queen.
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