The Selection (The Selection, #1)

by Kiera Cass

He really was going to ask me to marry him!

hhmmmmm idk it seems too good to be true

IT WAS FRIDAY, SO THE Illéa Capital Report would be on at eight. We weren’t exactly obligated to watch, but it was unwise to miss it.

???????? what year is this set in

Sure enough, there was Gavril, sauntering onto the set in his crisp blue suit.

so hes like ceasar flickerman 🤭🤭

Maxon was so stiff and quiet. It was hard to imagine anyone being happy with such a wimp.

girl you don't even know him 😒

“Where . . . where are you going?” “I’m leaving. I’m going home. I’m sorry I did this to you, America. It’s over now.”

??!?!?!?!?!?

“I hate him! I loved you! I wanted you; all I ever wanted was you!”

she would love paramore

Aspen was standing there with Brenna Butler in front of him, casually holding her around the waist and smiling.

this fucking bitch

“America!” I searched and found Aspen’s flailing arms.

what does he want 😒😒

I WAS THE FIRST ONE to the airport, and I was beyond terrified.

so im going to assume this is like the hunger games where its like like super far into the future bc i was expecting this to be like medieval times or something idfk

“I’m Marlee and this is Ashley.” Yes, Ashley Brouillette of Allens, Three.

are they gonna be besties

Celeste sucked her teeth. “Please. A girl has more than one way she can pay for what she wants,” she said, and pulled away to look out the window.

even though shes a bitch i feel like she'll end up being her bestie

I was shaking. I jumped up and ran to the balcony. I was so panicked, it took me a moment to open the latch,

she's gonna see the prince 🥴🥴🥴

I ran down the one hallway I knew, not seeing the art or the drapery or golden trim.

GIRL WHAT ARE YOU DOING ????????????

He walked closer, not seeming at all offended by my loose speech. He just looked . . . thoughtful. It was an interesting expression on his face.

its giving george from bridgerton

Questions about what I was doing outside my room—let alone the palace—would only be awkward.

everyone could probably see from their balconies though

“Oh, please don’t cry!” Maxon’s whisper was marked with a genuine worry. “I never know what to do when women cry!”

these exclamation points make him sound like a wimp

“How are you enjoying the food?” Maxon seemed on the verge of laughter, either from my bewildered expression

bro stfu

“Then there’s me.” Maxon smiled effortlessly. “America Singer,” he announced, “my closest friend.”

ok thats really cute

Knee-jerk reaction. Literally. I kneed His Majesty in the thigh. Hard. Maxon let out a yell and reached

girl i understand why'd you do that but come onnn

And while I’m trying to do all this work, you—the girls, I mean—are all I can think about. I’m excited and terrified by the lot of you!”

ok she was right he is kind of a wimp maybe bc hes british ??? idk

“WHAT?” Maxon shouted.

LMFAAOXJIEHD

“Dear girls, history isn’t something you study. It’s something you should just know.”

how will u know if u dont study 🙄

His hand was resting next to mine on the seat, and his fingers grazed mine for a second.

TDCGHURIGVFTVUU

“Celeste.” “Could you come with me for just one moment? I need some help.”

oooohhh no

Without a second of hesitation, she reached up and ripped one of my sleeves off and walked away.

that fuckijg bitch !!!!!!

Maxon called out to Gavril, “Get her to tell the whole story!”

BRUH

“If you don’t want me to be in love with you, you’re going to have to stop looking so lovely.

AAHHDUCHYCHDHDUDFU

“Yes, Maxon,” I whispered. “It’s possible.”

LETS FUCKING GOOO

Particularly three days later when Olivia announced to the half-full Women’s Room that Maxon had kissed her.

WHAT THE FUCK HE WOULD NOT DO THAT BRUH SHE HAS TO BE LYING UDHHDBUXHXHCHC

escaped someone’s mouth as we passed. Maxon and I both turned. And there was Aspen. I gasped, too.

wwtttfff