The Selection (The Selection, #1)

by Kiera Cass

Our caste was just three away from the bottom. We were artists. And artists and classical musicians were only three steps up from dirt.

Wow

Princes, however, married women of the people to keep up the morale of our sometimes volatile nation. I think the Selection was meant to draw us together and remind everyone that Illéa itself was born out of next to nothing.

“And I love you.” He kissed me slowly to make his point. “And if you love me, you’ll do this so I won’t go crazy wondering what if.”

Wow what a selfless dude

“While no one expects you to get along with the other thirty-four contestants, you are not to fight with them or sabotage them. If you are found laying hands on another contestant, causing her stress, stealing from her, or doing anything that might diminish her personal relationship with the prince, it is in his hands whether or not to dismiss you on the spot.

I shook my head. I was done with Aspen’s games.

Lol why is she like this

And when the Chinese took over, what did they rename the United States?” I raised my hand, along with a few others. “Jenna?” Silvia called. “The American State of China.”

Oh my lord what the hell haha

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

This is romanric exchange wow

“You have to. He doesn’t want to marry someone who doesn’t love him. If you don’t have any feelings for him, he needs to know.”

This sounds shitty

“Well, you’ve seen my choices. Marlee is a favorite with the people, and that cannot be overlooked. Celeste is a very powerful young woman, and she comes from an excellent family to align ourselves with. Natalie and Kriss are charming girls, both very agreeable and favorites of some in my family. Elise happens to have relations in New Asia. Since we’re trying to end this damn war, that is something to take into consideration. I’ve been debated down and cornered from every side on this decision.”

This is the end lol