In the end, Aspen decides to break up with America. Instead of being happy however, Aspen is upset because he believes he should be the one to provide for her, but is unable to because he is a Six (the servant caste) and has no means of providing for her since he already has to take care of his mother and siblings. Despite pressure from her mother, America has no interest in entering the competition, because she already has Aspen, her secret boyfriend that she's in love with.Īmerica decides to have a surprise dinner at the tree house with Aspen. While it is possible to climb castes, it is very difficult and does not happen often.Īmerica Singer, who is a Five (the artist caste) has just received a notice stating that the prince of Illéa, Maxon Schreave, would be following in his father's footsteps by holding the Selection, a competition for the prince's hand and a crown. One is the highest caste and contains people like royalty, while Eight is the lowest caste and contains the poorest people who do not have means of employment. Each caste has a role whether it is as an artist, a farmer, or a factory worker. In a dystopian fairy-tale world where war has given rise to a kingdom named Illéa, society is divided into castes. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. To live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon.īut for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare.

To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. Urn:oclc:812160174 Republisher_date 20170608115203 Republisher_operator Republisher_time 2259 Scandate 20170606094652 Scanner thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. OL16361029W Page-progression lr Page_number_confidence 95.06 Pages 346 Ppi 300 Related-external-id urn:isbn:0007466722 Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 17:34:39.578666 Bookplateleaf 0006 Boxid IA1152423 City New York Donor

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