In The Selection, the novel, thirty-five different girls have to compete with each other in order to get the dream life and to win the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon. For the other girls, this can be a life-changing opportunity and the golden ticket to the world of glittering gowns and beautiful jewels; however, the same cannot be said for the American singer.
For her, this opportunity is nothing worse than a nightmare and the worst way to turn her back on the love of her life, Aspen. Furthermore, she has to leave her life and home to compete in a competition for the crown prince, who she does not even like.
However, the story becomes more interesting when she meets the crown prince, Maxon, and gradually starts questioning her life choices. Soon, she realized that the life she was dreaming for herself might not be the same in the future. However, this competition is not easy for her as she is living in a palace that is constantly being attacked by violent rebels.
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