It is narrated by America Singer, a 17-year-old girl who is selected to compete with 35 other girls to become Prince Maxon's wife and become queen. Cass deftly builds the chemistry between America and Maxon, while stoking the embers of America’s first, forbidden love.The Elite is the second novel in the Selection series by Kiera Cass. “A cross between The Hunger Games (minus the bloodsport) and The Bachelor (minus the bloodsport), this trilogy launch is a lot of fun. The fast-paced action will have readers gasping for the upcoming sequel.” - ALA Booklist “Cass’s immensely readable debut novel is a less drastic Hunger Games, with elaborate fashion and trappings. “Deliciously entertaining.” - Publishers Weekly Fairy-tale lovers will lose themselves in America’s alternate reality and wish that the next glamorous sequel were waiting for them.” - School Library Journal “An engrossing tale reminiscent of Shannon Hale’s Princess Academy and Ally Condie’s Matched.
Romance, royalty, and revolution in a reality-show format serve Cass’ boldly rendered heroine well in her quest for justice and love.” - ALA Booklist
PRAISE FOR KIERA CASS: “A real page-turner. “A twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ that romance fans will enjoy.” - School Library Journal Originally self-published, The Siren has been completely rewritten and redesigned for print.ĭon’t miss The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate Kiera Cass’s legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike! Critical Praise This star-crossed YA romance is sure to captivate readers who grew up loving The Little Mermaid or fans of Jennifer Donnelly’s Waterfire Saga. Falling in love puts them both in danger… but will Kahlen risk everything to follow her heart?
Akinli is human-a kind, handsome boy who’s everything Kahlen ever dreamed of. Kahlen is a Siren-bound to serve the Ocean by luring humans to their watery graves with her voice, which is deadly to any human who hears it. A sweeping stand-alone fantasy romance from Kiera Cass, author of the beloved, bestselling Selection series.
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