The Elite by Kiera Cass

The Elite by Kiera Cass

The second book in Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series

With even more glamour, intrigue, and swoon-worthy romance, this sparkling sequel to The Selection will captivate readers who loved Veronica Roth's Divergent, Lauren Oliver's Delirium, or Renée Ahdieh's The Wrath & the Dawn.

Thirty-five girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection, and to win Prince Maxon's heart. Now six girls remain, and the competition is fiercer than ever--but America Singer is still struggling to decide where her heart truly lies. Is it Prince Maxon--and life as the queen--that she wants? Or is it still Aspen, her first love?

Don't miss The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate Kiera Cass's legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike!

• An Angsty Love Triangle: America thought she was over her first love, Aspen. But now he's a guard in the palace, and she finds herself torn between his forbidden affection and her growing feelings for the charming Prince Maxon.
• High-Stakes Royal Competition: The Selection has narrowed to just six girls, and the pressure is mounting. As the rivalry intensifies, America must navigate palace intrigue and prove she's worthy of the crown.
• A Dystopian World of Castes: In the rigid society of Illéa, America is a Five in a competition dominated by higher castes. Can she overcome her station to win the heart of a prince, or will the system keep them apart?
• Political Intrigue and Rebels: The glamour of the palace hides a dark secret. Rebel attacks are becoming more frequent and deadly, forcing America to confront the harsh realities of the world outside the palace walls.

Kiera Cass is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series and The Siren. She is a Radford University graduate who currently resides with her family in Christiansburg, Virginia. Kiera's books, films, and cake obsession can all be found at www.kieracass.com.