Selection books in order

The Selection series by Kiera Cass is a #1 New York Times bestselling YA series about a competition to win a prince's heart in a dystopian future America.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Selection 2012 Kiera Cass Buy
2 The Elite 2013 Kiera Cass Buy
3 The Prince 2013 Kiera Cass Buy
4 The Epilogue 2014 Kiera Cass N/A
5 The Guard 2014 Kiera Cass Buy
6 The One 2014 Kiera Cass Buy
7 The Queen 2014 Kiera Cass Buy
8 The Favorite 2015 Kiera Cass Buy
9 The Heir 2015 Kiera Cass Buy
10 The Crown 2016 Kiera Cass Buy

The Selection series by Kiera Cass is a #1 New York Times bestselling YA series that has sold millions of copies worldwide. Set in the fictional country of Illea (formerly North and Central America), the books follow a competition where young women vie for a prince’s hand in marriage.

The first three books are told from the perspective of America Singer, a girl from a lower caste who enters The Selection reluctantly but finds herself torn between her past love and the prince. The final two books, The Heir and The Crown, shift to America’s daughter Princess Eadlyn, who must hold her own Selection.

Several novellas provide alternate perspectives on key events. They’re optional but add depth to the story.

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read The Selection series?

Read the main novels in order: The Selection, The Elite, The One, The Heir, and The Crown. The novellas (The Prince, The Guard, The Queen, The Favorite) can be read between books for bonus perspectives.

What is The Selection series about?

The series is set in Illea, a future country formed from North and Central America. Thirty-five girls compete in The Selection, a competition to marry Prince Maxon. The first three books follow America Singer; the last two follow her daughter Princess Eadlyn.

Are there novellas in The Selection series?

Yes. Several novellas tell the story from other characters’ perspectives: The Prince (Maxon), The Guard (Aspen), The Queen (Amberly), and The Favorite (Marlee). They’re collected in Happily Ever After.

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