Book Series · 6 Books

The Selection Books

In order from The Selection to The Crown.

The Selection series is a set of 6 chapter books by Kiera Cass, published between 2012 and 2016. Written for ages 12–18, most books run about 340 pages. Subjects across the series include love, royalty, and contests.

The Selection
The Elite
The One
The Heir
Happily Ever After
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Selection
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$1899
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2012

The Selection

By Kiera Cass

A girl must choose between love and a crown in a life-changing competition.

336 pages· 79,732 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Summary: America Singer is thrust into the Selection, a competition for Prince Maxon's heart, offering escape from her caste. Torn between her secret love, Aspen, and the unexpected allure of palace life, America faces a choice that could redefine her future. Will she embrace a destiny she never wanted, or follow her heart's true desire? As intrigue and romance swirl around her, America must navigate a world where every decision could change everything. Dive into a tale of love, choice, and unexpected possibilities in a glittering royal setting.
In reading order

The Selection Series

6 books · Published 2012–2016

#1
The Selection
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1899

The Selection

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2012

A girl must choose between love and a crown in a life-changing competition.

The Elite
Series
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$1899

The Elite

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2013

Six girls vie for a prince's heart, but America's torn between love and destiny.

The One
Series
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$1899

The One

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2014

America must choose between love and duty in a royal contest.

The Heir
Series
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$1899

The Heir

Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2015

Princess Eadlyn's unexpected journey to find love begins with her own Selection.

Happily Ever After
Series
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$1498

Happily Ever After

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2015

Discover untold stories of love and intrigue in the world of the Selection series.

#5
The Crown
#5 in Series
Sale price
$1899

The Crown

Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2016

A princess faces a life-changing choice among thirty-five suitors.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Selection series?

There are 6 books in the Selection series. It began with The Selection in 2012, and the newest book, The Crown, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Selection books in?

Start with The Selection and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Selection books best for?

The series is best for ages 12–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Selection book is the longest?

The Selection (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 79,732 words (336 pages).

Which Selection book is the shortest?

Happily Ever After is the shortest at 17,625 words (416 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Selection to life.

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Kiera Cass

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