The Selection (The Selection, #1)

by Kiera Cass

“And of course he would love America!

MAXON? AMERICA? Biggest red flag names right there

Aspen was, by far, the most attractive guy in town. He had dark hair and green eyes,

Built like a tree

America Singer.

Get the f out

Maybe it’s silly, but I always loved our national anthem. It was one of my favorite songs to sing.

Gurl yes it silly its giving pick me

“You shouldn’t pay me at all! It’s a gift.

PICK ME

I focused my energies on the food.

Katness

Yeah, Mom, I’ll just keep telling the prince that he has absolutely no shot with me and offend him as often as I can. Great plan.

They’re probably waiting to pounce on you,” I noted, nodding my head toward the rest of the room. He gave a dark chuckle. “But you’re not, so you had absolutely no qualms about kneeing me in the groin, right?”

“Oh, yes. She’s still here,” Maxon said, not letting his eyes wander from Gavril’s face. “And I plan on keeping her here for quite a while.”

“The last time I saw him was at my send-off,” I choked. “He was with another girl.” “WHAT?” Maxon shouted.

<3

Anna Farmer—a Four who worked land for a living—reached up and slapped Celeste across the face.

Maxon let out a breath I didn’t realize he was holding.

Dead oml 😭

His hand was resting next to mine on the seat, and his fingers grazed mine for a second. I shied away from the touch.

Maxon came over and kissed my forehead. “I’ll see you at dinner.” As he walked away, he straightened his tie.

I was surprised to see that he was close enough to kiss me. I was even more surprised when he did.

“You’re wrong, I’m afraid. I’m going to be needing you for a very long time.”

Get out

“Though it grieves me to do this, I have discussed the matter with my family and a few close advisers and have decided to go ahead and narrow the Selection down to the Elite. However, instead of ten, I’ve decided to send all but six of you home,” Maxon stated in a businesslike tone.

“If this were a simpler matter, I’d have eliminated everyone else by now. I know how I feel about you. Maybe it’s impulsive of me to think I could be so sure, but I’m certain I would be happy with you.”

“Maxon, I’m not completely sure what we are, but we’re definitely more than friends.”

Oh thank god