The advisor also alludes to the unwritten rule that a Selector “should not refuse the prince. During this they ask her if she is a virgin (which she is). When America becomes a Selector an advisor comes to her home to talk through the rules with her. The first three novels in Kiera Cass’s 1 New York Times bestselling Selection seriesnow available in one beautiful box set. America has some makeout sessions with Aspen, but they are not overly descriptive, and the two make the conscious decision to stop before things get out of control. In the country of Illéa it is illegal for unmarried people to have sex. However, there is some discussion of sex.

There is almost no language in this book, only a few instances of mild language. The second book in the series is called The Elite. I did not realize that this book was part of a series and was expecting some concrete resolution, but I did not get much. However, it quickly became apparent that she wasn’t enamored with all of that stuff. Every girl can appreciate nice things, but sometimes I just want to wear some jeans. I was concerned going into the book that she would be a girl who loved all things sparkly and ruffled. I appreciated America’s attitude toward the Selection. America moves to the palace with 34 other girls and finds that Prince Maxon might not be the arrogant prince she had assumed he’d be. Then, for some reason she cannot fathom, she becomes a Selector. So reluctantly, America applies for the Selection. Plus, she already has found love in Aspen. If by some miracle she became a Selected, she would automatically become a Three, and her family would receive a stipend for each week she remained at the palace. She does not want to be a One, and Prince Maxon is sure to be stuffy and dull.

After submitting applications, 35 girls will be chosen to move to the palace and, after a period of dating, the prince will choose his bride.Īmerica has no desire to enter. According to tradition, when a prince reaches the age of marriage all girls between the ages of 16 and 21 may apply for the Selection. Think “Will and Kate: A Royal Wedding” meets “The Bachelor.” In the future in the country Illéa, which is defined by social hierarchy, 16-year-old America Singer gets a letter in the mail telling her it is time for the Selection.

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