The Selection By: Kiera Cass

Genre: Fiction
Age Recommendation: Grade 7/8

America Singer is 16 years old and lives in Illea.  She is a "five" in this world of castes which means that she and her family belong to the caste of artists.  However, this could all change since Prince Maxon is looking for a wife and young women across the land have the opportunity to participate in the selection process.  America wants nothing to do with this because she is in love with Aspen, an unexpected match, since he belongs to a much lower caste.  America's mother is keen to move up in the world and pushes America to participate.  America is one of the 35 young women selected to spend time at the castle so that Prince Maxon may find a wife.  During their time they have dates with the prince, experience attacks on the castle and see the competitive and not so kind side of the selected come out.  This story has romance, friendship, family, social unrest and more.  I was pleasantly surprised by how entertaining this book is.  It is the first in a series and I think many readers would find themselves wanting to know what happens next.