When America Singer receives a letter that she’s been chosen to compete in the Selection, her mother pushes for her to enter. She decides to end things with Aspen so they can both move forward in their lives without any secrets between them anymore. When another attack occurs at the palace, America realizes how much power she has now that she is one of six girls left in competition for Maxon’s heart. He later reveals that he’s in love with her, but she still feels conflicted about him because of Aspen. Maxon starts courting America after he kisses her during an attack on a rebel group. They believe that the rebels are trying to weaken the image of the monarchy and therefore weaken the state itself. The royal family uses this to distract people from their failings as leaders. Rebels attack the palace, and America fears for her life. He encourages her to stay in the competition until there are only three girls left because he likes spending time with her. She helps him decide which girl he should marry by opening his eyes to the inequality in his country. As they spend time together, though, they develop feelings for each other.
When America is chosen as the princess of Illéa, she must go to the palace and compete for the love of a man she doesn’t like. She resists joining at first but finally decides that participating would be beneficial because it could help her escape poverty and give her mother better living conditions. America receives an invitation from Prince Maxon, asking her to join him at his Selection ceremony where 35 girls are chosen by random drawing for a chance to marry him and become princesses themselves. Two rebel groups, one in the north and one in the south, stage attacks on the palace which they hope will help them achieve some unknown goal. The royal family maintains control over their people to keep peace within its borders. Political struggle is a fact of life in the country of Illéa. America’s family struggled to make ends meet in Illéa due to their low economic standing.
She belongs to the Fifth caste, which was made up of artists who relied on patrons for financial support. In order for someone from one caste to move up in society, they must either amass wealth or get married to someone from another caste.Īmerica Singer is a singer and violinist.
There are strict rules that determine what each caste can do with their lives, which leads to people being denied education and forced into positions of servitude. She’s living in a dystopian world where there has been an apocalyptic war and her country (the remnants of the USA) is now ruled by a monarchy.
The Selection is the story of America Singer, a 16-year-old girl who lives in Illéa.
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