With new books to read cropping up left and right and the holidays right around the corner, we would like to help the young adult or young adult giftbuying readers with a few suggestions for books like the selection series. Im currently rereading this series because i havent been able to find something similar. If you cant get enough of retellings flame in the mist by renee ahdieh if continued. I am sticking to the canon with this fanfiction and just adding on what we dont get to read. Harry potter is the book that gets millions of kids reading. Winning the lottery is sort of like trying to fall in love on national tv, right. Chapter 1 i didnt like saturdays an awful lot as we were confined to the womens room, today was no different.
Selection trilogy, kiera cass fanfiction archive fanfiction. The first book in lauren olivers new york times bestselling trilogy. I wanted to encapsulate more of an adult mindset and diversify my literature. Im so relieved to know others have suffered through this trend as well. The winning girl will become queen, and her family will all be elevated to ones. I started at chapter 29 in the heir and am working my way through it with the things that i would have done.
Use the alphabetical lists below to look up a favorite book or author and then click see readalikes to discover similar books. To prevent riots illea was split into 35 states and in each state there are 8. Jul 17, 2012 a selection of the most viewed stories this week on the monitors website. It was produced after the selection and it is followed by the one. In april 2015, movie rights for the selection trilogy, the selection were acquired by warner bros. Television rights for the trilogy were optioned by the cw television network and two pilots were filmed, but neither were picked up for a full series. At this point, america still isnt quite sure where her heart lies.
But i would rather spare her from witnessing my emotional breakdown over opening this bottle of wine. Second, there was a part of himand i didnt know how dominant that part might. But for america singer, being selected is a nightmare. Narrated by eadlyn, the 18yearold firstborn of king maxon and queen america and the next in line for the throne of illea, the tale perpetuates the same stiff dialogue and obvious premise of its predecessors, though there. Follow following unfollow the selection trilogy book posters the selection trilogy redesigned book covers.
I havent actually read this one but i did read the follow up book, the heir. The narrative is very well structured and presents a completely unpredictable end to the series. You loved the selection series and now you cant wait for the heir in libraries from may 5th. If you get a chance to read the legend trilogy, which i also say someone recommend it, youll like the first two books but the last book was a little overwhelming and a little disappointing. It is the first in a fivebook series, followed by the elite 20, the one 2014, the heir 2015 and the crown may 2016. So what should you pick up next to get your reading mojo back.
A young adult series written by kiera cass, the selection takes place in a. The last two take place twenty years after the events in the first three. Discover a breathless fairytale romance with swoonworthy characters, glittering gowns, fierce intrigue, and a dystopian world that will captivate readers who loved veronica roths divergent, ally condies matched, and lauren olivers delirium. This was followed by another trilogy, the second chronicles of thomas covenant, and finally a tetralogy, the last chronicles of thomas covenant. The selection series 3book collection kiera cass ebook. Sep 24, 2012 if you liked the selection, you may also enjoy matched by ally condie. It seemed i was the first one down there, apart from the queen with her sewing, the silence made me feel awkward as i sank down into one of the plush sofas. The reds are commoners, ruled by a silver elite in possession of god like superpowers. For thirtyfive girls, the selection is the chance of a lifetime.
The fourth is wings by aprylinne pike, which is a fairytale. The game of truths and lies and conspiracies continues in the second installment of this series of books like the maze runner. One girl will be chosen by lottery from each province to travel to the capital and live in the palace so the prince can make his choice. Its the first book of a dystopian trilogy about a teen girl who is matched with two guys. Eadlyn didnt think she would find a real partner among the selections thirtyfive suitors, let alone true love. The selection follows a girl named america singer, who is entered into a competition in order to become the next queen of the country of illea, which includes becoming the wife of prince maxon. Jun 19, 2015 finished the selection series try these books instead. It is narrated by america singer, a 17yearold girl who is selected to compete with 34 other girls to become prince maxons wife and become queen. If you liked the selection, you may also enjoy matched by ally condie. Amy and elder must work together to unlock a mystery set in motion nearly 100 years ago if they want to have any chance of saving the lives of the remaining 2,298 human beings on board the generation ship, godspeed.
Welcome to the infernal devices trilogy, a stunning and. The deptford trilogy begins with a fatefully thrown snowball and follows its consequences through numerous themes. Books you dont want to finish, books that have plot holes big enough to drive a train through, cringey young adult books about an 18 year old marry suechosen one, books where the main character pisses you off and youre cheering for the bad guys by the end. Are you ready to discover your next favorite books. Check out our list of books like the selection below, complete with publishers.
I feel like everything in this book could of been summed up in 150 pages at most. Why i am most nervous about the second book of a trilogy. And for even more suggestions, check out our lists books like the hunger games and teen romance novels completely vampirefree. Feb 26, 2014 except she does get chosen for the selection. Im hopeful its going to be a strong year for books making their way to film and screens. Order of selection books the selection is a series of ya dystopian fictionromance novels and novellas by american author kiera cass. Books to read if you liked the selection newinbooks. Thomas covenant, an embittered and cynical writer, afflicted with leprosy and shunned by society, is fated to become the heroic savior of the land, an alternate world. To live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous prince maxon.
If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through. A touch grittier than the surface level romance of. She is not a natural performer, but she enjoys her own life. Im working on a trilogy and havent started the second book yet. Im currently into reading books that are similar to the selection series by kiera cass.
The first book in the selection trilogy, the selection, was published in 2012 by harperteen. Davies writing is very elegant, and a pleasure to read. Mar 27, 2015 the second one is crewel by gennifer albin, which could be considered urban fantasy. This is the second book in the selection series by kiera cass. Here are 10 book series that are so addictive, youll wish they had an infinite number of titles. Looking for something like the selection series by kiera cass. Justin cronin is a really good author, so i recommend this book. The selection is a young adult novel by kiera cass first published on april 14, 2012 by harpercollins. We tried for a certain amount of variety in terms of genre, style and era with this selection.
The selection series 3book collection the selection, the elite, the one, the prince, the guard. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to the passage. Just like i was terrible at using that damn corkscrew. The selection is told from america singers point of view, without any narrative intervention to provide other viewpoints than her own. I do feel that the selection may be more worth my while, if im to consider further reading of this author s works. Discover a breathless fairytale romance with swoonworthy characters, glittering gowns, fierce intrigue, and a dystopian world that will captivate readers who loved veronica roths divergent, ally condies matched, and lauren olivers delirium for thirtyfive girls, the selection. This ebook edition contains an excerpt of kiera casss newest novel, the betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate kiera casss legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike. America is a middle child, third of five, in a family of artisans. With the rising against the society gaining power, the characters find themselves in a tense battle to free themselves and other citizens from the.
These books like the selection series by kiera cass are full of royal competitions, dystopian worlds, and love triangles. I think it makes me the worst guard ever that i assumed you were in your room this whole time. A world with royals and those who serve them, a shy girl who keeps getting thrown together with a boy who is used to getting what he wants, and a conspiracy against the governmentfor fans of books like the selection series, servant of the crown offers a new world to dive into and get lost in. The selection by kiera cass overdrive rakuten overdrive. This collection also features exclusive bonus content, including a. Read split second by kasie west available from rakuten kobo. He was the only legitimate child of king clarkson and.
Feb 24, 2015 kiera cass, the selection the selection, book 1 the selection is set in a future america, now known as illea. The selection series is one of the best series of books. It is the first in a five book series, followed by the elite 20, the one 2014, the heir 2015 and the crown may 2016. She has not yet chosen between the prince or her old flame.
Check out our list of books to read if you like the stark trilogy. Can anyone recommend me another postapocalyptic book that is not the road or world war z. If you want something with the whole dystopian vibe i also recommend the shatter me series which is also one of my favorites. Boys are going to be less likely to pick up this book because of the cover, when in actuality, the books are filled with war, conflict and social struggle, set in a. Overall, there are many great role models in this story and this series of books is a great and interesting way to pass the time. Looking for something like the selection series by kiera. The elite is the second novel in the bestselling selection series by kiera cass. Here you can find handpicked readalike recommendations for more than 4000 contemporary books and 3000 authors. But never fearweve got a few books to tide you over while you wait for season three.
Maxon calix schreave is a main character and love interest of america singer in the selection series. Cass bestselling selection trilogy is now a series, with the fourth installment picking up 20 years after the one 2014. There is a tshirt design inspired by the selection series. America singer is still in the televised competition to win the heart of prince maxon of illea and the role of his wife. Kiera cass delivers movie news and unveils the cover for the final book, the crown. I love books, great books, books to read, book show, book series, books like divergent, wells, saga. America goes into the competition expecting to be sent home right away. First part of the book is about how this infection appeared and second part is how humans survived. The prince and the guard both offer captivating views into the hearts and minds of the two men fighting to win america singers love. Aug 14, 2014 the first book the selection had a lot of sweet and funny moments and was the most light hearted in the series. In the novel, the main character is america singer. According to tradition, when a prince reaches the age of marriage all girls between the ages. But just like any beloved book series, its depressing when its over.
Read the selection, by kiera cass online on bookmate fall in lovefrom the very beginning. Below is a list of ally condies matched trilogy books in order of when they were originally published which is the same as their chronological order. If you like the selection series you might like similar books. The selection by kiera cass read online on bookmate.
Following the success of the original trilogy, she expanded the world into a new trilogy called stark international. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. Book cover of the elite by kiera cass the selection series. Reached is the finale to the matched trilogy and is the most unique of all three of the books. Bookbrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfictionbooks that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The font for the selection series in all covers is yana. Riverdale, the addictive drama based on the archie comics, just had its season finale. If she could make a crown out of anything, it would be the unending tears of her readers. If youve read through all of the stark books and are desperate for more, youre at the right place. Parents need to know that the elite is the second book in the selection series, set 100 years in the future. I was a little disappointed with the way the heir and the crown were written after falling in love with the other selection series books, so i rewrote them. America, a five, doesnt want to join the selection because she is in love with aspen, a six. After all, she has no feelings for prince maxon, and shes still in love with aspen.
Normally middle books in trilogys are usually my favourite. Ill see how that goes and come back for this recommendations. But katniss has been close to dead and survival, for her, is second nature. Mar 6, 2014 if you are searching for books like divergent, we have them. I mean really reading devouring words with a passion and obsessing over characters who feel closer than friends. The third is matched by allie condie, which is a dystopian. I think covers like this do the content an injustice. Across the universe, the selection, the city of bones, and wishing. She is a wife and mom and too many other things to list. This competition is the heart of the third first books, the two others are sequels written from the.
The reds are commoners, ruled by a silver elite in possession of godlike superpowers. Jun 20, 2015 like with the selection the focal point of the covers are kestrels dressesshe just happens to be holding a sword. Top 10 trilogies as chosen by abebooks shop for books, art. As with the 2019 list, note that this only includes titles that. Im filling in some of the drama between maxon and america in between the books the one and the heir. Plus, she believes that the prince will be a huge snob, anyway. The selection is the first of that series and introduces a new nation called illea which was once formerly north america, and still holds a few similarities. Prepare to be swept off your feet by the crownthe eagerly awaited, wonderfully romantic fifth and final book in the selection series. Ally condie began her matched trilogy series with the title novel, matched, published in 2010. Books similar to the selection by kiera cass veritobooks. My friend at my weekend job in retail suggested the first book of the selection series by kiera cass which has the same. If you or your child does not like romance, love triangle, or reading a long series, these books are not for you.
Yet, i found a new young adult series to love and i dont feel bad that its a young adult series since i still technically am a young adult. The other two books in the series are crossed and reached. Books to read if you liked the selection what are you. However instead of states the nation consists of provinces. The selection series is a three book trilogy that was written by a young author named kiera cass. I was practically dragging myself up to the second floor and around the corner to my room when, suddenly, i was quite awake again. Books to film 2020 40 movies based on books coming in 2020. Philip pullmans clever his dark materials fantasy books have probably been the most adored trilogy of the past 15 years loved by adults and children. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. Well, this days i discovered five, enchanting, new books.
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