by Kiera Cass
Part of The Selection, book 0.4
First published 2014
Amberly arrives at the palace as one of thirty-five girls competing for Prince Clarkson's hand in marriage. The Selection process will determine who becomes the next queen of Illéa, but Amberly enters the competition as an ordinary girl with no special advantages. She must navigate the intricate politics of court life while other contestants scheme and form alliances around her. Prince Clarkson evaluates each girl, looking for someone who can rule beside him and bear the future heir to the throne. Amberly discovers that winning the prince's affection requires more than just charm and beauty. She must prove herself worthy of the crown while staying true to who she is. The competition transforms her from a simple girl into someone capable of leading a nation. Her journey reveals how love and duty intertwine to create the woman who would one day guide her own son through his own Selection.
Genres: fiction, romance, historical-fiction, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Illèa, Palace
Period: 21st-Century
72 pages · ebook · HarperTeen Impulse