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12 Books Like THE SELECTION To Read After the Series

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After you’ve fallen in love with America Singer and Maxon Schreave, you may have a love triangle hangover that won’t go away. The cure, of course, is finding other books like The Selection ! Although there’s nothing like Kiera Cass’s angsty and tearful characters and page-flipping prose, there are many others that can fill the void Maxon left behind. Explore books to read if you like The Selection below!

The Selection Series By Kiera Cass

The Selection series consists of three books: The Selection , The Elite , and The One . Two additional books about the original protagonist’s daughter called The Heir and The Crown made the trilogy a series. Kiera Cass also wrote several novellas from the perspective of different characters we meet in The Selection novels. They include:

• The Favorite

You can read all the novellas in one book called Happily Ever After: Companion to the Selection Series or individually on your Kindle.

Books By Kiera Cass To Read After The Selection

Kiera Cass has a unique writing style that’s difficult to replicate. The first place you should look when trying to find books like The Selection is her backlist.

The Siren By Kiera Cass

Before there was The Selection, Kiera Cass dreamt up a world plucked from mythology. Originally independently published, her republished first novel follows a siren named Kahlen who longs to be more than a killer bound in service to the sea. How many more must she drown before she gains her freedom? When she meets Akinli, a human boy who is everything she ever dreamed of, she must find a way to save them both.

Beautifully written, this stand-alone romance will captivate fans of The Little Mermaid and Greek mythology.

The Betrothed By Kiera Cass

In Kiera Cass’s latest royal romance duology, King Jameson is the most desired bachelor in the kingdom and has set his eye on Lady Hollis Brite. She’s thrilled to become the next queen and live happily ever after with her prince, but when a mysterious commoner comes to the castle, Hollis wonders whether the life she always wanted is worth the cost.

The next installment, The Betrayed will publish on July 6, 2021.

Fantasy Romance Books Like The Selection

Princess Academy By Shannon Hale

Miri lives a simple life with her family in a small village on the outskirts of the kingdom. But when the king’s priests divine that the next princess will come from her village, Miri’s world is turned upside down. Now she and the rest of the teenage girls living in the village must attend a Princess Academy to learn how to be royal and compete for the hand of the prince.

Sky in the Deep By Adrienne Young

If you enjoyed Kiera Cass’s quick dialogue and vibrant story universe, then you’ll love Adrienne Young’s masterful dialogue and world-building.

Eelyn trained her whole life to fight her clan’s greatest rivals, the Riki clan. However, nothing could have prepared her for who appeared in the thick of battle: the brother she saw die five years ago. Struggling with her conflicting emotions of joy at seeing the brother she thought lost and the betrayal she feels seeing him fight for the enemy, she gets captured in the mayhem. Kept as a prisoner in a Riki village, she plots her escape. But when the village is attacked by legendary invaders, she must fight with those she was taught to hate.

Red Queen By Victoria Aveyard

In Mare’s world, everyone is judged by the color of their blood, and as a Red, she’s a member of the lowest caste. The Silver-blooded elites possess supernatural abilities that allow them to control the lower castes. Tensions are boiling over in Mare’s rural village as Reds are increasingly unwilling to bow to Silvers.

When Mare manifests abilities of her own while being tried for thievery in front of the king of the Silver Court, she’s promptly married to one of the king’s sons and passed off as a lost Silver princess. Mare uses her new position to aid the Scarlet Guard, a group of Red rebels hell-bent on overthrowing the king. But as the rebellion reaches an unstoppable pitch, Mare’s heart may undo them all.

Cinderella is Dead By Kalynn Bayron

200 years ago, Cinderella fell in love with her prince and lived happily ever after. The annual ball tradition continues, and teen girls are required to attend and parade themselves before the eligible men of the kingdom.

Sophia doesn’t want to attend the ball in all her finery. She wants to marry her childhood friend Erin. When she escapes from the ballroom and finds herself in Cinderella’s mausoleum, she uncovers a secret that can bring down the king.

Serpent & Dove By Shelby Mahurin

Two years ago, Lou fled her coven and had been running ever since. Reid is a witch huntsman of the Church. When Lou pulls a wicked prank, and they end up married, Lou finds protection from her coven from the very institution dedicated to killing her kind.

Despite his prejudice against her, Reid can’t deny his growing feelings for Lou. But can he put aside his hatred to save them both?

The Lost Queen By Signe Pike

It’s early medieval Britain. Emrys Pendragon is winning battles with the man who would be Merlin at his side. Languoreth wishes she could go into battle with her brothers, but she must marry the Christian Prince Rhydderch and unite the kingdoms. But when her brothers travel home, and she meets Maelgwn, one of Emrys’s knights, she must ask herself how much she is willing to sacrifice for the future of Britain.

A Court of Thorns and Roses By Sarah J. Maas

Nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills animals all the time. But when she kills a wolf in the woods one night, a creature appears, demanding retribution for its death. She’s stolen from her world and forced to live in the legendary fairieland with her captor. Darkness threatens to overwhelm the magical realm, and Feyre must be its unlikely heroine. In this sexy romantic fantasy, Maas will take you on a ride you won’t want to get off.

The Shadows Between Us By Tricia Levenseller

The lately crowned Shadow King is looking for a wife, and Alessandra will do whatever it takes to catch his eye. Her plan is simple: make him fall in love with her, get the crown, and kill the king. But when attempts are made on his life, her plan is not so straightforward anymore. Now she must protect him long enough to become queen and try not to lose her heart in the process.

Wintersong By S. Jae-Jones

Liesel has grown up hearing of the legendary Goblin King that rides out once a year in search of his bride. But it’s hard for her to believe in anything magical and mysterious when she’s working at her parent’s inn, where nothing ever happens.

However, when the Goblin King steals her sister and Liesel must descend into the Underworld to save her, she discovers everything she ever heard is true. No one stays alive for long in the Underworld, and as she fights the clock trying to return her sister to earth, Liesel questions whether she wants to leave the stunning Goblin King behind.

Girls of Paper and Fire By Natasha Ngan

Ten years ago, the king’s guards dragged Lei’s mother from their home to an unknown fate. She and her father live in a remote village and try to forget the trauma of that day. Then the guards return, looking for the girl with golden eyes: Lei herself.

The Belles By Dhonielle Clayton

Camellia lives in Orleans, where everyone is born grey and damned. Belles are the most coveted girls in the land because they alone have the power to transform others into beauties.

Camellia dreams of being chosen by the Queen of Orleans as one of her personal Belles. But when the queen asks Camellia to use her powers to save the sickly princess, she discovers that court life is more treacherous and deadly than she could have imagined.

Song of Blood & Stone By L. Penelope

The rulers of Elsira and Lagrimar have vied for domination over each other for centuries. For many years, the Mantle, a magical veil separating the two lands, has kept the peace. But now that it has begun to crack, Lagrimar is waging war against their ancient rival.

Jasminda lives a solitary life in the Elsiran countryside. That is, until the day Lagrimarian soldiers and an Elsiran spy enter her village. The magical gift, Earthsong, that has led to her social exile proves valuable when she’s tasked with finding the Queen Who Sleeps, the only one who can save the nation from destruction.

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14 Addicting Books Like The Selection to Read Now

Looking for books like The Selection series by Kiera Cass? You’ve come to the right place. The Selection is a book near and dear to our hearts because it’s the book that brought Jackie and me together. Eventually, it even led to the starting of this blog! The series is a YA dystopian novel set in the future, where the future Queen to be is chosen via a bachelor style tv show broadcasted to the nation. The future king, Prince Maxon, falls for America Singer, our heroine, but she is still harboring feelings for her first love, Aspen Ledger. LOVE TRIANGLE ALERT!!!

As the book series progresses, we learn more about the dystopian world they live in and the rebels who are trying to overturn the monarchy. It’s a royal dystopian love story competition. There is literally nothing to dislike about this book. This is why everyone who has read it has loved it, and why it’s so hard to get over this book hangover when you reach the final page.

We created the list below of books like The Selection series to help you find your next read. You’ll find dystopian stories, love triangles, some competition-based fantasy fiction, and some plain old royal love stories.

Let us know which you plan to read and if we left your favorite off the list in the comments below.

Did you know The Selection is becoming a Movie in 2021? Check out the details of all the Book adaptations coming up HERE.

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Fantasy Books Like The Selection

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

This book has a cult-like following for a reason. The first book in the series is a loose retelling of Beauty and the Beast set in the world of Prythian. Magical creatures, humans, and fae are all prominent in the book. A love triangle develops by the end of the story and book 2 is jaw dropping! You will want to binge this series in one week.

If you loved ACOTAR, check out this list of books just like it.

The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton

This book features a competition that’s a bit different from The Selection’s, but one we feel you’ll like all the same. In the world of Orleans, people are devoid of natural beauty and need The Belles to use their magical treatments to be beautiful. The most powerful of the Belles is chosen by competition to work with the royal family. But what happens when a sick queen and a greedy princess have differing views on ruling the people of Orléans and The Belles of the world?

Cinder by Melissa Meyer

This 4 book series is set in the future in a time of disease and war.  This series is a part twisted fairy tale, part dystopia, and part sci-fi fantasy.  Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, and Rapunzel are re-imagined as you have never seen them before. All of them are smart and strong women far from the helpless damsels in distress we know them to be. 

If you’ve read and loved Cinder, check out this list of books just like it!

Caraval by Stephanie Garber  

Caraval is a game that changes every time it’s played. Filled with magic and wonder, this destination-based competition is played by Scarlet as she tries to get this year’s prize – her sister Tella – before anyone else can. There is a love story and magic as the stakes get higher the longer Scarlet plays. This is the first book in three part series that gets better and more complicated with each new book.

The Night Circus

The stage has been set for a magical competition between two very powerful magicians. The stage: the night circus. The competitors are a man and a woman who are unsure of the rules, unsure how to win, or when the competition will end. As the competition continues, the opponents fall in love which complicates things. 

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Royal Romances For Your Maxon Loving Heart

The Red Queen by Victoria Averyard

The Reds are rebelling against their Silver blooded oppressors in this dystopian series. The Silvers have god-like powers, but the reds don’t – until Mare Barrow comes along.

Mare is swept into the royal household of Reds and a love triangle is formed between her and the two princes, but all is not what it seems. It’s addicting in a great way and perfect for royal novel lovers!

The Betrothed by Kiera Cass

Guys, it’s another Kiera Cass royal romance with a love triangle! YAAS! It’s hard to fully rate the series because book 2 isn’t out yet, but so far I’m into it!

Royal Replicas by Michael Pierce

Talk about a guilty pleasure! I devoured this YA Fantasy book about royals in less than 24 hours. I couldn’t stay away and can’t wait to read the next 3 in the series.

Victoria has just learned that she and 6 other girls are clones created to replace the royal heir, Amelia. Now she must compete to win both her title and the hand of a prince.

This is literally the perfect book for people who loved The Selection Series (which is basically everyone.)

The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead

So this is a blend of historical fiction set in world the resembles colonial America and England. Trying to escape an arranged marriage, Adelaide, a countess, impersonates her maid and goes off for a life of adventure in the new world.

The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan

Look no further than this royal romance. If you haven’t read this romance loosely based on Wills and Kate’s love story, read no further. This is the end-all, be-all of Royal Reads.

This novel spans from the time Bex and Prince Nick meet in college until the night before their wedding. It goes through the ups and downs of the relationship and ends on a cliffhanger. But do not worry. The Heir Affair is already out and you can read that one next. Of all the royal reads, this is the one we recommend most often.

A Dress for the Wicked by Autumn Krause

Set in an alternative Victorian Era, this book is centered around a fashion competition. Think Project Runway set in the 19th century but with a romance.

Dystopian Books Like The Selection

The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins

The Selection Series is often described as The Hunger Games meets The Bachelor, so if you haven’t yet read this series… DO IT! And then watch the movies!

Matched by Ally Condie 

Think of matched as The Giver with a love triangle. In the future, Officials chose who you will marry according to who will be your perfect match.

But, when Cassia falls in love with a boy she isn’t matched with, it causes her to reconsider everything she knows about her world and its rules.

Divergent Trilogy by Veronica Roth

This trilogy is a story of family, sacrifice, courage and love.  Set in a time when people are divided into five factions (the honest, the selfless, the brave, the intelligent and the peaceful).  Beatrice must choose between her family and herself.

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21 Best Books Similar To The Selection

Last Updated on June 25, 2023 by Louisa

I absolutely love a good dystopian YA novel and I was a huge fan of The Selection when it first came out in 2012.

Kiera Cass’s writing style is gripping and animatic, making it hard to put her books down, which is probably why I’m always on the lookout for other books like The Selection .

The futuristic view she has of society being defined by numbers, and each number is defined as a class, is something I can totally see happening one day.

On top of that, the love triangles, romances and coming-of-age components made this novel one of my all time favorite fantasy romance books.

The Selection is the futuristic Cinderella story of the 21st century. But Kiera Cass is not the only literary genius to dominate this genre.

In fact, there are a ton of epic dystopian novels about class and romance that are worthy of any bookshelf.

If you’re a fan of Kiera Cass’s work and you’re looking for books similar to The Selection , then read on to see my top recommendations.

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Quick Answer: Top 3 Books!

If you’re looking for books like The Selection series but you don’t have much time, don’t worry, here are my top three favs!

Our Favourites!

#1 Best Highly Acclaimed Novel

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

• Winner of the Good Reads Debut Author Award in 2015.
• Fast-paced, thriller and dystopian novel
• The story of a two-class society, and two fighters who must fight for their lives, their kings, and their love

#2 Best in Romance

The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller

• Tells the story of a women who tries to marry the king so she can kill him and overthrow him, only to fall in love
• Goodreads Choice Awards semi-finalist for Young Adult Fantasy and Sci-Fi Category
• International bestselling author

#3 Best in Young Adult

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

• A thriller, dystopian story about a world in which love can be cured like a disease
• Winner of the 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults by ALA.
• A series of four books

Summary of The Selection

Before I go into the best books like The Selection series, let’s quickly recap the general story. Don’t worry, I won’t reveal any spoilers if you haven’t finished reading yet.

Set in a dystopian world where society is divided into numbers, and each number resembles a class, The Selection series is about a world divided and tantalizing love triangles thrown in for good measure.

Number 1, is the most elite class, of Kings, Queens, and those in power. The lowest class, number 8, are the workers – those who man the kitchens of the silver palace and work as servants.

For thirty-five girls, The Selection is the opportunity of a lifetime. But not for our main character, America Singer.

They have the chance to escape a life of low status and to be swept up into the world of ballgowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the hand of handsome Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, The Selection is her worst nightmare. It means she can no longer pursue her secret love with Aspen, a level below her, as well as leave her home.

Living in a palace that is always threatened with attack and marrying the crown is not what America wants.

But when she finally meets Prince Maxon, she starts to question what it is she truly wants.

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Standalone Novels Similar to The Selection

If you love dystopian love books and fantasy romance stories, then you’ll love these stand alone books like The Selection .

1. Only Ever Yours – Louise O’Neil

Only Ever Yours is a dystopian novel set in a world where women are bred in schools and are raised to become companions for men.

Throughout their schooling, competition forms, and tensions run high. Not all women have the luxury to become companions after graduating.

The ones who don’t get picked, become chastities, a teacher at the institute, where their sole purpose is to raise and train other women – a life nobody wants, which is why the teachers are not very kind to the young girls.

As Fredia nears her graduation, tensions heat up, enemies are made, friendships are put on the line, and she is forced to fight for her future, even if it means betraying her best friend and the only person she has ever loved.

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2. Red Queen – Victoria Aveyard 

Red Queen is the New York Times bestselling novel by author Victoria Aveyard. It tells of how two classes, Silver and Red, divided society and rule it.

Mare Barrow, a 17-year-old girl, had no idea what her destiny held until fate intervened and she was forced to serve the Silvers.

As Mare discovers her powerful abilities which could disrupt the existing harmony, the Silvers keep her identity hidden from the outside world and label her as a long-lost Silver princess engaged to a Silver prince.

In response to Silver’s injustice, Mare decides to help the Red Guard in their militant resistance against them.

Now she finds herself stuck between two kings who wish to control her powers and a looming battle with no clear winner in sight.

Follow Mare on this journey as she discovers who she truly is and which path she should take.

It was also the winner of the Good Reads Debut Author Award in 2015 .

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3. The Cruel Prince – Holly Black

The Cruel Prince is a breathtaking modern fairytale from another dystopian world. Jude (and her twin Taryn) are both human, but their older sister, half-fairy Vivi, is not.

When their mother discovered that she was pregnant with Vivi, she fled to the human world. However, their small family could not remain hidden for long.

Many fey despises humans. Especially the High King’s youngest and most evil son, Prince Cardan.

As Jude becomes more involved in palace intrigues and deceptions, she discovers her capacity. But, as betrayal threatens, Jude is forced to put her life in jeopardy to save her sisters and Faerie itself.

Jude and Taryn immerse themselves in this wondrous and terrifying world, finding their place among the creative, beasts and beauties, miseries, and fears.

If you think this sounds like a riveting read, then you might like these other books like The Cruel Prince .

4. Divergent – Veronica Roth

Veronica Roth’s dystopian world set in Chicago has similar themes to The Selection as it centers around categorizing people based o their personality traits. In this case, each personality is defined as Abnegation, Candor, Erudite, Dauntless, and Amity.

Every year, all sixteen-year-olds must choose a faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives.

Beatrice must choose between remaining with her family and being herself, but she cannot have it both ways.

As a result, she renames herself Tris and struggles with her fellow teen girls to live out their decision.

They must all work together to survive physical and mental assessments, some of which have disastrous outcomes.

Tris must determine who her true friends are as the onset changes them all. As exposed to turmoil and growing dispute that threatens to destabilize her seemingly peaceful world, she realizes that her secret may create a do-or-die situation.

Divergent was also made into a blockbuster movie.

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5. Cinder – Marissa Meyer

Cinder is a futuristic novel similar to The Selection, that can be best described as Cinderella meets Star Wars.

Set in New Beijing’s strident streets, which are teeming with humans and androids.

The world has been affected by a deadly plague that kills in a matter of days, and it has become painfully clear that Earth’s only hope for a cure is an alliance with the evil Lunar Queen – Cinder, a cyborg.

Cinder holds a mysterious past, hated and held responsible for her stepsister’s illness.

As her life encounters a handsome Prince Kai, she tussles between an intergalactic fight and a secret attraction.

Apprehended by duty versus freedom, loyalty versus betrayal, she must unearth the mystery in this middle ground to save the world.

6. Delirium – Lauren Oliver

Delirium by Lauren Oliver is an intriguing young adult novel set in a dystopian society.

In this world, love is a fatal disease and all citizens must take a cure at the age of eighteen.

Despite being willing to accept the cure, Lena, who lives in Portland, has her views challenged after she meets Alex from the wilds; an area for those who are hesitant to take the cure.

This encounter throws her into a state of confusion as she begins to ponder whether or not it is possible to have love and companionship without risking her own life.

Will Lena find a way to survive while still allowing herself to experience true love? Follow her journey as she discovers how far she will go for love and happiness in this captivating story.

7. Cinderella Is Dead – Kalynn Bayron

Cinderella’s fairytale, but with a twist. The author reimagines the classic tale with young girls who are now supposed to attend the Annual Ball, where the men of the empire choose spouses based on the elegance displayed by the girls.

If a suitable match cannot be found, the girls who were not chosen go unnoticed.

Sophia, sixteen, would rather marry Erin, her childhood friend than be placed on a show for suitors.

Sophia flees the ball in desperation and ends up hiding in Cinderella’s mausoleum.

Constance, Cinderella’s last known descendant, meets her there.

They vow to depose the king once and for all and discover that there’s more to the fairytale than they ever imagined. A story that would make you reconsider fitting in a man’s desired shoe.

8. Numbers Game – Rebecca Rode

Treena is terrified of Rating Day, where people are judged based on their intelligence, activities, and nearly everything they do.

A single number will forever distinguish her as a vital citizen or a pitiful waste. Her high-scoring boyfriend is confident they will attend the academy together.

When the big day arrives, everyone is surprised by her true number.

Now, to reclaim her life and boyfriend, she must go incognito to expose a military spy.

Then there’s Vance, the mysterious soldier with a dark past and stunning brown eyes. They uncover a dark numbers conspiracy that threatens the future.

Treena needs Vance’s help to survive the perilous game of numbers—and the terrible war within her. Numbers Game is a dystopian book with a lot of action and a gripping plot.

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Book Series Similar to The Selection

If one book isn’t enough, I hear you! For those looking for a book series similar to The Selection, you will love these recommendations!

9. The Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games is possibly one of the most well-known dystopian novels similar to The Selection .

Like The Selection , The Hunger Games series has a numbered society, where each number has a different class, from the wealthiest district such as District 1 to the poorest district, District 12.

The twelve outlying districts serve The Capitol, the wealthiest of all districts.

To ensure each district knows its place, each year one boy and one girl from each district must compete in The Hunger Games – a battle to the death with one sole victor, who earns a lifetime of food and riches for their family.

The three-novel series follows the main character, Katniss Everdeen, a teenager from District 12, from her first battle in the Hunger Games in the first book to a much bigger battle in books 2 and 3.

If you haven’t read The Hunger Games books, and only watched the films, make sure you read the books as there is a ton more information in them.

10. Xvi – Julia Karr

Nina is 15 years old and like other girls, will get a Governing Council-ordered tattoo on her 16th birthday.

Those three letters will signal to the entire world including the most predatory men – that she is ready for intimacy.

Nina’s normal life is shattered by a single brutal strike, and she realizes that nothing she thought she knew about her life is true.

But there is one boy who can help her.

Nina must try to figure out who she is while staying one step ahead of her mother’s assassin.

Despite the line between attraction and danger is a thin line, one thing is certain – Nina’s sixteenth birthday isn’t going to be a walk in the park.

11. Chains Of Gold – Nancy Springer

After his marriage to Lady Cerilla is consummated, Arlen, the Summerking, will be sacrificed.

Cerilla, the sheltered, castle-bound heroine of this moving fantasy book is determined to avoid this bloody fate.

Arlen’s devoted comrade, Lonn, takes Arlen’s place so that the lovers can flee, but their joy quickly turns to despair as they are undertaken by both their persuers and the paranormal.

Chains of Gold is about finding your chosen journey and staying faithful to yourself, as it displays the greatest context of compromise. It’s like Romeo and Juliet meets The Selection .

12. Serpent & Dove – Shelby Mahurin

Louise le Blanc ran away from her coven two years ago, seeking refuge in Cesarine, abandoning all magic and subsisting on whatever she could steal.

Lou is a witch, and she is hiding from her mother, along with her best friend. Her mother wanted to use her for the good of humanity, to put an end to the war between witches and the Church, and to unite the untied kingdom.

However, they are pursued and also set on fire.

Reid Diggory, a Chasseur, who has sworn allegiance to the Church, falls into a cruel trick leading to an impossible union—holy matrimony.

The conflict will result in a tragedy worse than fire as Lou tussles between her growing feelings and learns more about who she is.

13. The Shadows Between Us – Tricia Levenseller

The Shadows Between Us is a fantasy romance novel with a dark twist. It follows Alessandra, who is fed up with being neglected.

Kallias is the freshly proclaimed Shadow King, and he is Alessandra’s way out of the perpetual shadow cast by her sister, as well as her path to power.

Alessandra arrives at the glittering Court with only one goal in mind: to draw the king’s attention, marry him, and then murder him. But, she cannot let him be slain until they marry.

As assassination attempts are made, she finds herself attempting to ensure the king, and herself, stay alive long enough to make her his next queen, all while trying not to fall in love.

Eventually, they both grow more devoted, and considerate and their romance makes them both stronger.

14. Girls Of Paper And Fire – Natasha Ngan

This year marks the ninth year – Lei’s year. She’s not made of paper, either; she’s made of fire. Lei is a member of Ikhara’s lowest and most loathed human class.

Every year in this mythical land, the ruthless and tyrannical Demon King selects eight young females as Paper Girls to serve the monarch.

She is tormented by the ten-year trauma of witnessing her mother’s kidnapping by royal soldiers who have again returned, this time hunting for Lei.

Her fabled beauty has piqued the king’s interest. She falls in love with another concubine.

Her unrelenting and desperate descent gets entangled with an explosive conspiracy that threatens her society’s basic way of existence.

Lei must now decide how far she will travel for justice and vengeance. This is a love triangle story with relatable different characters and a gripping storyline.

15. The Belles – Dhonielle Clayton

Belles are loved in the affluent realm of Orléans because they oversee beauty and utilize their abilities to alter the people.

Being a Belle, however, isn’t enough for Camellia Beauregard.

She hopes to be the favorite chosen by the Queen of Orléans to dwell, serve in the royal palace, and be renowned as the nation’s most competent Belle.

But it soon becomes clear that being the favorite isn’t what she expected.

Dark secrets exist behind the gleaming palace walls, and Camellia’s abilities are even more dangerous.

And when the queen asks Camellia to put her own life at risk to help the sick princess, she is forced to make a difficult decision: save herself, her sisters, and the Belles’ way of life, or resuscitate the princess.

16. Wither – Lauren Destefano

Another great book like The Selection is Wither . It follows Rhine Ellery who has four years remaining before she turns sixteen.

This genetic time bomb links to contemporary research, which states that all men have a life expectancy of 25 years and all women have a life expectancy of 20 years.

Geneticists are on the hunt for a miracle cure to rescue the human race. Rhine swears to flee after she is sold as a bride.

Linden, her spouse, adores her and brings her into a brilliant new world of deception. But, Rhine quickly finds the truth.

Rhine is frantically trying to communicate to her twin brother that she is safe and alive.

Right before her sixteenth birthday, she attempts to leave with the assistance of one of Linden’s slaves, Gabriel. Is there any possibility of freedom over anarchy?

17. Song of Blood & Stone – L. Penelope

Jasminda is an outcast in her homeland where her Earthsong ability is dreaded.

When a cruel army seeks refuge in her kingdom, they bring with them a captive – a wounded spy, named Jack, who threatens to steal her love.

The peace between the two kingdoms, Elsira and Lagrimar, is about to disintegrate and nearly kill Jack, but he is spared by the healing song of a mysterious young woman.

He must now protect the kingdom of Elsira but he cannot do it without Jasminda’s Earthsong.

As an ancient evil rises in power, Jasminda tries to solve a riddle that holds the key to redemption. To meet their destinies and end the fight, Jasminda and Jack must choose between affection and responsibility.

18. Princess Academy – Shannon Hale

Miri is an adolescent who lives in a small, modest mountain town where everyone makes a livelihood by quarrying a beautiful marble rock.

Then word comes that the king’s priests have chosen her little hamlet as the future princess’s home.

The prince will visit in a year and choose his wife from among the local ladies.

The king’s ministers built an academy atop the mountain, and every adolescent girl was compelled to learn how to become a princess.

Miri gets tested by a strict schoolmistress and a heated rivalry is formed among the girls. Miri must battle against her conflicting desire to be chosen and gain the adoration of her childhood best friend.

However, when criminals target the institution to seize the future princess, Miri must use a unique power to defend herself.

19. Sky In The Deep – Adrienne Young

Sky In The Deep is another book like The Selection with themes of family, togetherness, battles, and loyalty.

It follows the story of an ancient blood rivalry that has fostered hatred in Riki and Aska, yet their fates are entwined.

During a battle, Eelyn discovers her brother, Iri, who was supposed to be dead, fighting with Riki.

Later, she is kidnapped and held as a slave by Riki’s family to protect her long enough to run away.

Even though Eelyn was designed to murder Riki, the more time she spends with them, the more she learns they aren’t so different.

Then there’s the dreadful foe that appears at night and pours oceans of blood, who must be fought before both Riki and Aska perish.

Eelyn must confront her sense of loyalty and understand her true feelings in order to save her clan.

20. The Maze Runner – James Dashner

The Maze Runner is a series of books like The Selection series that tells of teenagers thirst for survival and dramatic means of escaping a place of confinement.

These dystopian books are set in a distant future, where a group of teenagers are kidnapped from society and wake up inside a giant, stone maze.

It follows the story of Thomas, a teenager who finds himself in the maze. When Thomas wakes up, his memories have been wiped, and he has no idea how he got there.

Others have already been in the maze, and are desperately searching for an exit. But it’s not easy, because the maze is only open for a short period each day. If you don’t get back to the base before the maze closes, you are never seen again.

Every time they enter the maze, they are met with new dangers, and new threats, but are they closer to finding the exit?

If you’ve already read The Maze Runner, then you might like these other books like it .

21. The Crown’s Game – Evelyn Skye

The Crown’s Game is another series of books like The Selection that deserves a place on this list.

It follows two enchanters from Russia – Vika Andreyeva, who has the special ability to summon the snow and turn ash into gold, and Nikolai Karimov who can see through walls and make bridges form out of thin air. 

With the Tsar threatened by the Ottoman Empire and the Kazakhs, they need powerful enchanters to help them defeat their enemies.

And so begins the Crown’s Game. An ancient game where those with magical skills must duel. The victor wins the chance to become the Imperial Enchanter, but the defeated are sentenced to death.

Vika is eager to showcase her skill, but can she kill another enchanter? Especially when Nikolai’s enchanting isn’t just of magic, but of seduction.

But for Nikolai, the Crown’s Game isn’t just a chance of a lifetime, but a chance to make something of himself. Only his opponent is a beautiful, smart, and imaginative enchanter that he can’t stop thinking about, and his thoughts are not on the battle.

Only Pasha, Nikolai’s best friend and future king, has also taken a liking to Vika. Now this dangerous game has turned into a dangerous love triangle. Can there be a happy ending, when it’s kill or be killed against the one you love?

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Final Thoughts on The Best Books Similar to The Selection

So there you have it, our top recommendations for books similar to The Selection from standalone novels to a full book series.

For all The Selection fans out there, I hope that you manage to find something that suits your fancy from this list.

Did I miss any? Let me know in the comments.

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13 Books Like The Selection by Kiera Cass

If you loved The Selection as much as I did, you’re probably looking for more books like The Selection series by Kiera Cass.

Be it the romance, the competitions, or the dystopian world, this list has it all.

We’ll breakdown the similarities for you by type, so you know exactly what type of book you’re getting.

Some of these are pretty close to The Selection, while others only have similar themes.

I’ll do my best to tell you how each of these is worthy to be on a list of books like The Selection.

Competition Books like The Selection

1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Number of books: 4.

Most people are aware of the Hunger Games , but that doesn’t mean that everyone has read it.

In fact, if you’ve only watched the movies you are really missing out. They always say the books are better than the movies, and that is especially true here.

With the release of A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, you know have even more books to read in this amazing series.

2. The Princess Trials by Cordelia Castel

Number of books: 3.

The Princess Trials is a little known series that you’ll likely have never heard of. It’s touted as The Selection meets The Hunger Games, and I’m happy to say it delivers.

Be aware that the first two chapters are rather cheesy, and almost feel like a direct rip off of The Selection. But as you get further in the story, you realize it is its own story.

Fans of The Selection will absolutely love this.

You can read my review of The Princess Trials for more info.

3. Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim

Number of books: 2.

Spin the Dawn is a duology featuring a seamstress that enters a competition to become the emperor’s new master tailor.

Except only a man can hold this position, and Maia’s brother (who was invited) is not able to participate. Maia secretly takes his place and risks being found out at every turn.

Maia’s task is further complicated when she draws the attention of the court magician, Edan, whose piercing eyes seem to see straight through her disguise.

You can read my Spin the Dawn review for more info.

4. Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Number of books: 5 out of 7.

Red Rising is a sci-fi dystopian saga broken into two series. I’ve only read the first three books. The series is pretty amazing.

The only book that has competition overtones is the first book. It gave me major Hunger Games vibes, and is pretty awesome.

That being said, the romance is minimal, and you lose all connections to The Selection after Book 1. But that doesn’t mean you should pass it up. You won’t regret reading this series.

You can read my Red Rising review for more info.

5. Panic by Lauren Oliver

Number of books: 1.

I’d never heard of this book until I was researching for this article. Upon discovering it, I immediately bought it. It arrives in a few days.

For now, the best I can say is that it has a competition in it. It seems sort of Hunger Gamesish. I’m not sure if death is part of the stakes or not, but it sounds interesting.

Oh, and it looks like there’s a romance, so that’s always a plus. This is a stand-alone book, so if you’re not in the mood for a series, maybe this one is for you?

6. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Another dystopian future set to movie. This one was pretty great. Now, I’ve never read the book, but I adore the movie.

If you haven’t experienced either, you’re missing out.

The whole premise is that a genius game designer created a competition where the prize was sole ownership of his mega-million dollar company following his death.

The whole thing is a frenzied race with some love along the way.

7. Warcross by Marie Lu

Another book I haven’t read. Sorry about that. But I’ve had this one on my shelf since publication day. I also have the second book. So I really need to get to reading this.

Warcross is another video game competition book, much like Ready Player One.

I don’t know much else about it, but I was intrigued enough to buy Book 2 having not read the first book. That or I have complete faith in Marie Lu to write an amazing story. She is pretty awesome.

8. Caraval by Stephanie Garber

Okay, so there’s more than a few of these books I haven’t read.

Caraval gets hyped in the YA Fantasy Addicts Facebook group all the time, and I just broke down and bought myself the first book.

Truthfully, I can’t wait to read it. It’s got a circus theme, which is why I haven’t read it up until now. I’m not huge on circuses. But there is a competition, and I adore competitions, so I’m game.

I don’t know how well it fits on a list of Books like The Selection, but I’ve got a pretty good feeling you’ll like it.

Dystopian Books like The Selection

The rest of these Books like The Selection don’t have the competition angle. Calling these books dystopian isn’t saying that the books in the previous section aren’t dystopian as a good chunk of them were.

I’m just meaning that they don’t fit the competition model, but still mostly take place in an alternate future America.

9. The Giver by Lois Lowry

The Giver is a book I read in High School and it’s a got special place in my heart even to this day.

It’s the first dystopian book I’d ever read, and I’ve gone back and read it a few times since. I don’t reread books very often, so that’s saying something.

The Giver features a coming of age selection process that singles out our main character for something extraordinary.

10. Divergent by Veronica Roth

Divergent is another well-known dystopian series thanks for the films, but the movies did so poorly they never made the final one.

The books are fantastic, though, and I strongly recommend them.

Divergent also holds on to that coming of age selection model where teens are sorted into various lifestyles that they must uphold for the rest of their lives.

It’s an odd twist, but an interesting take on what makes a perfect society.

11. The Maze Runner by James Dashner

Number of books: 5.

With Maze Runner , there’s no competition and there’s no selection process. But there is a bit of a game in trying to escape the maze. Of course, that angle only works on the first book and the rest is about averting disaster from a virus.

Once again we deal with an alternate future America where things are drastically different than they are today.

With romance being more of an after thought, it’s debatable on whether this belongs on a list of Books like The Selection, but I think it deserves to be here.

12. Matched by Ally Condie

The Matched series is a great set of books that I read a few years back. I never hear anyone talk about these books and felt like it could use a bit of love.

It’s more in line with The Giver than it is with The Selection per se, but since The Giver is similar, so is this.

The Society chooses who you’re to marry through a process called The Matching. Except that for a brief second, Cassia sees a second a second person and now she’s faced with an impossible choice.

13. Legend by Marie Lu

Marie Lu writes a lot of books like The Selection. And I don’t have any problem with that.

Legend tells the story of a boy and girl on opposite sides of the conflict. It’s a Romeo and Juliet story if you will, but set in a dystopian future America.

June thinks that Day killed her brother, and she’ll stop at nothing to catch him and bring him to justice. Only, they both discover that their government has been keeping secrets and they uncover the lengths it’ll go to keep them hidden.

Looking for more books lists?

Check out these 13 books like Scythe by Neil Shusterman .

While a lot of the same books are on that list, it also contains a few more. And of course, if you haven’t read Scythe that’s a great one and a most amazing series.

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Books Like The Selection— 13 Absorbing Reads If You Liked Kiera Cass

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If you landed on this article, most probably you are still under the impression after “The Selection” by Kiera Cass and now looking for more books like “The Selection”.

It is quite an extraordinary book as it leaves you wanting more. It creates an insatiable hunger for more dystopic fantasy novels.

It is very intriguing, mainly because of the whole competition aspect and how the Rebels are never sure when they’re going to win or lose.

“The Selection” is rated four stars on Goodreads . This rating feels like an understatement since the book is so much better. Besides that, “The Selection” won the 2017 Young Hoosier Book Award.

If you are wondering how many books are in “The Selection” series, there are four books in the series so far. All of which are great books. There are also a few short stories, but they aren’t in the series.

Apart from The Selection, Kiera Cass has written some other great books, including “The Heir”, “The Elite”, “The Siren”, and “The One”. All these books share a common theme, they are all set in a fictional society, and all have the same genre.

Books To Read If You Liked “The Selection”

If you are wondering what to read after the Selection, you should consider these books:

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

The book is about a girl called Mare who lives in a very strict society where people have different abilities.

This society is called “The caste system,” and the plot revolves around a forbidden love between a Red and a Silver.

Like The Selection, this book is dystopian with a lot of action. The plot is also quite thrilling to read.

Get yourself a copy of Red Queen from Amazon or order it from your local book store.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

“A Court of Thorns and Roses” is a book that, in my opinion, is better than “The Selection”. The author has taken the idea of “The Selection” and made it into a proper series.

The series is called the ACOTAR, and it’s about four girls.

The central theme of the series is love. And what better place to love than a society ruled by an immortal queen with many different queens living all around her?

Over the years, this book has gained a cult-like following for its amazing tales of impossible love stories.

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Cinder by Melissa Meyer

“Cinder” is a classic book that’s quite similar to “The Selection”. It shares the same genre and takes place in a world ruled by a set of rules and people who don’t live like everyone else.

The book is about a girl called Cinder who lives in a world of New Beijing.

She goes through many struggles throughout her life, but in the end, she finds love, just like any other girl would want to do.

Get the book here to immerse yourself in another exciting book.

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

“Caraval” is a fantasy book series with a bit of romance and interesting plot twists. It’s very unpredictable, and it’ll have you on the edge of your seat until the end.

If you like books similar to “The Selection”, you should read this masterpiece.

Get your copy of “Caraval” today from Amazon and experience their world of fantasy.

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

The blogger girl who wrote this book describes a world just like “The Selection” but not in the same way because it focuses on one specific girl.

In the plot, she learns that pretty much everything she believed was wrong after the death of her mother.

The plot is fast-paced and quite enjoyable to read. Visit your local book store and get your copy of “The Cruel Prince” today.

Check its price here .

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

“The Maze Runner” is one of the best books similar to “The Selection”.

In this book, Thomas is shocked when he learns that the world is not what it looks like.

He was in a coma for many years, and when he woke up, he was surrounded by boys with no memory of who they were or even where they came from.

Initially, Thomas and others try to find out what’s going on, but mutiny ensues in the end.

Get your copy of “The Maze Runner” today and find out what’s happening in the mysterious maze.

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

This book follows a unique writing style and can be something you either love or hate.

It’s about a girl who has the power to kill people with her touch. She has been in captivity her whole life because the government wants to use her for their gain.

In the end, after she finds the love of her life, she has to fight for her freedom. Like “The Selection” Kiera Cass series, the main theme of this book is love.

This book is quite good and not just because of the love story. It’s also quite fast-paced and action-packed.

You can find your copy of “Shatter Me” today on Amazon at an affordable price.

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

“The Lightning Thief” is a good read for people of all ages. This book is about a boy called Percy Jackson.

In the book, Percy learns that he was born to save Olympus. It’s a world with Gods and Goddesses, and this is where Percy comes into play.

He needs to go on a quest to save his father, Zeus, who Hades took down. The book is quite long, but it’s worth all the pages. Just like The Selection, this book is worth reading.

Get a copy of the book from Amazon and experience the universe of Percy Jackson.

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

This book is another great sequel to “The Selection”.

This novel is a good example of love and betrayal as it revolves around Lara Jean, a young girl with an innocent crush on her sister’s boyfriend.

It is a romance novel in a fictional society with strict rules and the love story between Lara and the two boys she loved.

In this book, much like “The Selection”, Lara Jean finds herself in a situation where she has to decide who she wants to be with.

Get your copy of “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” from Amazon and discover what happens next.

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

The plot is about a girl who used to love someone but let him go because she thought he would find himself in a better place.

It turns out he found himself in a relationship with another girl, and he lost his memory of the past.

Get your copy of the book on Amazon, and be ready for a love story you won’t forget soon.

Crier’s Wars by Nina Varela

It is a YA book, and it features the same kind of romance you’d expect from a dystopian novel.

The setting is a distant future where Automae has overthrown their human makers and rule over all humans.

The main characters are two best friends who have to face many challenges and fights while trying to survive in a dangerous world ruled by an immortal queen. The book also has a few sequels.

Get your copy of “Criers War” from Amazon and enjoy the enchanting story of two kids trying to save the world.

Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

It is an adventure-filled dystopian YA novel. It’s a bit like The Selection with a twist.

The plot is about a girl who has the power to commune with demons.

This power brings her many different challenges in her life, and in the end, she needs to find out who she really is.

The story is quite fast-paced and enjoyable to read. Visit Amazon and get your copy of “Daughter of the Pirate King” today.

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The story’s main plot centers on Katniss Everdeen and her love interest Peeta Mellark as they enter the different games happening in Panem.

Like “The Selection”, the main theme of the book is love. The book has many sequels, so you can keep enjoying the adventure for quite a while.

You can get your copy of the book on Amazon and let yourself be enchanted by the world of Panem.

All of these books share the same genre and have a lot in common with Kiera Cass’ famous novel. If you like romance and dystopian novels, you should definitely read these books.

We hope you like our list of books like “The Selection”.

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6 Books Like The Selection Series That You Will Love to Read

Looking for books like The Selection series? This series is just so fun to read as a great feel-good, guilty-pleasure, lighthearted reading option. Everything—from the beautiful dresses, to the dystopian setting, to the game show aspect, to the love triangles—makes The Selection the type of book that makes you feel happy even if you don’t quite know why!

Well, if you’re looking for other Young Adult reads that have a similar feel or similar aspects to The Selection , then these six books and series could be just what you’re looking for! There are a lot of books out there that claim to be like The Selection but are 1) boring, 2) way too angsty, 3) super, super, surprisingly dark, 4) terribly written, 5) just plain annoying. So when you’re trying to narrow it down to find similar books to read, it can be quite a challenge! But the books on this list consist of some books I personally really liked, as well as a few that you’ll see I included more because so many Selection fans absolutely adore them. So go ahead and start reading these—you’re sure to find a new amazing book to read!

1. The Crown’s Game by Evelyn Skye

If you’re looking for books similar to The Selection , then The Crown’s Game could be a really good book to pick up! This book has more fantasy elements to it, but does feel very similar in some of its themes, in the competition aspect of the novel, and in its writing style.

Vika Andreyeva and Nikolai Karimov are two young enchanters in Russia. The only problem? There can be only one enchanter! If there’s more than one, then the magic of the land is divided…and this can’t happen as the Imperial Enchanter will need to draw on all the magic of the land in order to protect the tsar and the Russian people.

So what do you do when there’s too many enchanters? Luckily, there’s already a policy in place: initiate the Crown’s Game. Unluckily, this game ends with the victor becoming adviser to the tsar…and ends in death for the defeated enchanter!

Vika and Nikolai have honed their magical powers and trained their whole lives for this. But when the tsar initiates the Crown’s Game and they come face-to-face for the first time, Nikolai soon finds himself falling for his fiery opponent while Vika finds herself drawn to Nikolai’s magic. But when Pasha, the heir to the throne and best friend of Nikolai, falls for Vika without knowing who she is, everything becomes even more complicated! Will Nikolai be able to defeat the girl they both love? Will Vika find herself able to kill another enchanter in order to win the game?

This book sounds dramatic, and it definitely is, but it’s also a really fun book to read. The magic is delightful, the setting in Russia is so spectacular, and there’s a feeling of whimsy throughout that makes this lighthearted even as it touches on darker subjects. Like The Selection , the romance elements are sweet as the characters all grow to learn more about each other. And there’s a love triangle, of course! Actually, multiple love triangles. Or squares? But if you’re looking for a YA book like The Selection to enjoy, then grab a copy of The Crown’s Game and start reading now!

Buy The Crown’s Game now on Bookshop or Amazon !

2. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

When you’re wondering what to read after The Selection series, Red Queen could be an excellent book to choose. It has a fun premise that sets up a world of division plus the main character is a commoner brought into a world of royalty, just like The Selection , which makes it a favorite read for many Selection fans!

In the world of Red Queen , the people are divided by the color of their blood: red or silver. Those with red blood are commoners, while the Silver are the ruling elite who are born with special abilities (like being able to control the weather, manipulate metal, or heal others with a touch).

Mare is a Red girl from a poor family living in the Stilts, until one day she finds herself called to work in the Silver Palace. But an accident at the palace leads to Mare discovering that, despite her red blood, she possesses a power like that of the Silvers! With her powers exposed to a large group of Silvers, the King and Queen declare she’s a long-lost Silver princess rather than admit that a Red has the power of a Silver. Now, Mare must live as a princess in the palace and not betray her hatred of all with Silver blood…

But when the Red Guard, a resistance group, contacts Mare and asks her to help bring down the Silver regime, she agrees and enters into a dangerous world of lies and betrayals. Will Mare be able to help the Red Guard? Will either of the Silver princes join her side and help her in the fight to end the imbalance of power? Or will it all end in tragedy for Mare and those she loves?

I first picked up this book because the premise sounds amazing (Special powers? Yes, please!). But I debated about putting it on this list, as I did enjoy the first book but as the series went on I was not as fond of the direction the other books took. If you plan to read these, just know that in a lot of places this is darker and more adult than The Selection series. There’s a lot of unhappiness and betrayal and angst that doesn’t get resolved and it passed my personal tolerance thresholds for things like this! That being said, I know tons of Selection fans who adore these books…so my recommendation is to give it a try, and if you like it then you have a whole series of fun books to read!

Buy Red Queen now on Bookshop or Amazon !

3. Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim

If you’re looking for similar books to The Selection , then Spin the Dawn should definitely be on your radar. This book is an incredible YA fantasy with a strong female protagonist, a lovely love story, and even lots of beautiful dresses (I never say no to a beautiful dress 😉)!

Maia Tamarin has always dreamed of being the greatest tailor in the land. The only problem? She’s a girl, and girls can’t be master tailors. But when a messenger summons her ailing father to the court to be the next royal tailor, Maia decides to disguise herself as a boy and go in his place to compete to become the next tailor to the emperor.

Through a competition filled with backstabbing and lying tailors, Maia fights for herself and her family and soon comes to learn more about herself than she ever expected! But when the court magician, Edan, seems to see through her disguise as a boy, will all be lost?

Then, as a final test of her skill, Maia is set to the challenge of sewing three impossible magical dresses. Will she be able to create these dresses sewn with the laughter of the sun, the tears of the moon, and the blood of the stars? Or will she die trying?

With Spin the Dawn , one of the most magical aspects of the book is the rich folklore and blending of cultures. You get a very solid sense of the world Maia lives in, even though it’s a fantasy world. Though there are snippets of the story that remind of other books and fairy tales (like the Mulan aspect of Maia disguising herself as a boy and taking her father’s place), in the end this is a vibrant book that creates something completely new and enchanting to read!

Spin the Dawn offers some of the competition aspects of The Selection , although this doesn’t end up being a big focus of the book. But it does have a female lead you will adore, descriptions of pretty clothes you will sigh over, a sweet romance, and a substance to it that makes this an altogether excellent read. If you liked The Selection , then there’s a pretty good chance you’ll love this book too!

Buy Spin the Dawn now on Bookshop or Amazon !

4. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

If you’ve been reading in the world of YA for any length of time at all, then you’ve likely already read The Hunger Games . If you haven’t, then what are you waiting for? But this book makes it onto this list of books like The Selection for a few reasons, most notably the dystopian and game show aspects of the novel.

The Hunger Games is set in the post-apocalyptic nation of Panem, wherein a glamorous Capitol is surrounded by twelve outlying districts that get progressively poorer the further out you go. Each year, each of the districts sends one boy and one girl to the Hunger Games where they will fight to the death with the representatives of the other districts on live TV.

Katniss Everdeen is a girl from District 12, and one year she finds herself forced to represent her district in the annual Hunger Games. Will she be able to win and stay alive to return to her family? And if she does win, will she lose her humanity in the process?

This bestseller is similar to The Selection with the competition on TV aspect, although The Hunger Games shows a grittier reality than the glitzy one of Cass’ novel. Both novels are also located in a post-apocalyptic North America, and of course both have the ever-present love triangles! While the premise of The Hunger Games and the story line is far grittier, it is still an exciting read and is similar enough that any Selection fan should definitely add this one to their lists!

Buy The Hunger Games now on Bookshop or Amazon !

5. The Jewel by Amy Ewing

When you’re looking for a book like The Selection , you may also want to consider reading The Jewel . This YA book has a lot of similarities to The Selection , from class divisions to the glittering facades of the royalty, and a lot of Selection fans really love this series!

Violet is a girl from the Marsh, one of the poor areas of the city, and she’s been raised to be a surrogate for the royalty. Now that she is old enough, it’s time for her to go to the Jewel where she will be placed with a rich family who will buy her as a surrogate in an auction.

While the Jewel to most means wealth and opulence, Violet quickly learns about the cruelty and violence in the rich’s way of life here in the Jewel. And soon she begins to wonder what happens to the surrogates and where they are all disappearing to…and what can she do to avoid their fate?

This story has all the opulence and glittering wealth you could ever hope for, and the surrogates are treated somewhat like pampered pets from time to time (although they are also often abused in one way or another). This is a fluffy, light story despite the grim sounding subject, and of course there’s a forbidden romance! Because what would a YA book be without a forbidden romance?

On the surface, this book sounds quite a bit like The Handmaid’s Tale , but for young adults. However, if you go into this book with that in mind then you will be disappointed! It’s a lot more surface-level rather than deep, and I think there are some fairly large plot holes that aren’t ever explained (like, why can’t the rich have babies themselves anymore?). It wasn’t my favorite on the whole, but if you’re looking for a light, surface-level read to entertain you for a few hours, then this book is enough like The Selection that you may end up really enjoying it!

Buy The Jewel now on Bookshop or Amazon !

6. The Betrothed by Kiera Cass

The last book on this list is one I haven’t yet had a chance to read, so I can’t really recommend it one way or the other, but it’s Kiera Cass and sounds quite similar to The Selection ! The Betrothed is by Keira Cass and has a royal setting and sounds like it has a love triangle of sorts, so perhaps it’s like The Selection but with different characters? Here’s hoping!

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10 Books Like The Selection Series to Fulfill Your Fantasies

Royal competitions, dystopian worlds, and love triangles sweep the pages of these must-read books. 

Kiera Cass’s dystopian young adult series took readers by storm when it was released in 2012. The book follows the journey of America Singer, a member of a lower caste who becomes a part of Prince Maxon Schreave’s “Selection”—a competition for his hand in marriage and a seat on the throne. 

But America hasn’t forgotten her first love, Aspen, who is now a guard in the palace. Rebellion and romance combine in this book about following your heart and standing up for what you believe in.

What romance books should I read if I like The Selection ?

If you like The Selection , we suggest looking for more dystopian romance novels, romances that have elements of royal fantasy, and young adult romance novels with strong female leads.

If you’re a fan of The Selection series, or are just looking for another book that combines the romantic competition of The Bachelor with the dystopian aspects of The Hunger Games, then these eight books like The Selection are for you. 

The Romance of Atlantis

By Taylor Caldwell and Jess Stearn

On his deathbed, the emperor of Atlantis promises his daughter, Empress Salustra, to Signar—the ruthless ruler of a state on the verge of capturing Atlantis for his own. Though Salustra is against this, her father has a plan: She’s to seduce her new husband and then sentence him to death. 

Naturally, things go awry when she begins to fall for the man she once considered to be a monster. Torn by love and duty, Salustra must make a decision that will perhaps change the history of Atlantis forever. 

Chains of Gold

By Nancy Springer

Cerilla is about to become the wife of a king. The catch? He will be sacrificed after she bears his child. Though a horrific ritual in its own right, what she doesn’t expect is to fall in love with her new husband, Arlen of the Sacred Isle. 

Though they’re able to flee when Arlen’s devoted friend Lonn takes his place, their struggles are just beginning. In this stunning fantasy novel that combines myth and magic, Cerilla learns just what lengths she’ll go to for the man that she loves. 

The UnTied Kingdom

By Kate Johnson

Washed-up singer Eve Carpenter thought a paragliding trip would distract her from the stress of her floundering career. But when she runs into trouble and winds up in the Thames, Eve realizes that her time in the air did more than just change her mindset — it also changed her world. Eve has been transported to an alternate reality dystopian London under the control of fascist rule. As a newcomer, Eve is immediately presumed to be a spy, and her only ally in this strange new world is Harker, the handsome soldier who dragged the soggy singer from the river. Neither is prepared for how their new connection to each other will change their lives, or the very fabric of reality. 

Daughters of England

By Philippa Carr

Years ago, 15-year-old Sarah Standish ran off to England to become an actress and fell headfirst for Jack Adair—known as Lord Rosslyn. She’s exuberant …that is, until she learns his dark secret. When their daughter, Kate, comes of age, Jack wants to marry her off in a strategic alliance in order to retain control of Rosslyn Manor. 

But much like America and Aspen, Kate has already promised her heart to someone else. Set in the already-tumultuous climate of 17th century England, Kate will have to fight to protect her heart. 

The Best Historical Romance Novels That Will Steal Your Heart 

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By Heather Terrell

This far-future YA story takes place in the Arctic, where the last remaining humans took shelter hundreds of years ago as civilization fell. Eva comes from a high-ranking family in the patriarchal society that has evolved in the North. When her twin brother Eamon dies mysteriously, Eva shocks her community by taking his role in The Testing — a grueling, men-only challenge in which Testors search for ancient artifacts called relics in the untamed, dangerous Boundary lands. 

The Testing hasn't been undertaken by a Maiden like Eva in 150 years. To survive and uncover the truth about Eamon's death, Eva must rely on Lukas, a lower-class boy who was born in the Boundary, one of the few people to not ostracize her for daring to defy gender convention. If you enjoy action-packed YA with a taste of intriguing romance, then you'll love the chills of this far-future northern adventure. 

By Victoria Aveyard

Red Queen, one of the most popular YA dystopian series to hit bookshelves in the past few years, follows Mare Barrow as she fights for equality in a kingdom divided by blood. In her world, you’re either born Red or Silver—corresponding to the color of your blood. The Red are the servant class, and the Silver are gifted with magical abilities. 

But when Mare, a Red, gets a job at the palace and accidentally discovers she has abilities of her own—in front of a crowd of Silvers, no less—the King forces her to play the role of “long lost princess” to cover up the fact that a Red could have abilities. While trying to stay alive and adjusting to the Silver world, Mare begins to fall for a prince—or two—in the first installment of this young adult fantasy romance series . 

By Kiera Cass

Before Kiera Cass published The Selection series, she wrote a standalone romance— The Siren. The story follows Kahlen, a siren , whose job is to lure humans to the sea and kill them with her voice. She’s in the midst of serving a 100-year sentence to the Ocean, penance for saving her life after she almost drowned. 

But when she meets and falls in love with Akinli, a handsome human, she’ll have to decide what this romance is worth to her…and if either of them will be able to survive it. 

Urban Fantasy Books With Magical Romance 

Servant of the Crown

By Melissa McShane

We’ve all dreamed of a royal romance . But what about a princess with a Royal Library? When Alison Quinn, Countess of Waxwold, is called upon to be the Queen of Tremontane’s lady-in-waiting for six months, she’s not exactly thrilled ... but knows it’s her duty. When she meets the Queen’s brother, Prince Anthony North, her initial opinion of the playboy is not favorable. She hasn’t had much luck with men in the past, and isn’t too fond of the gender as a whole. 

But as they spend more time together, they begin to fall for each other ... until Alison is driven away. When she finally returns to serve as the Royal Librarian, the government is threatened. Alison will have to work with Anthony to save both the kingdom and her beloved library—perhaps rekindling their own flame in the process. 

The Glittering Court

By Richelle Mead

About to be forced into a loveless marriage , the Countess of Rothford assumes her maid Adelaide’s identity and flees to The Glittering Court—a place where low-born girls train to be noble women with the intent to be married off to rich men in Adoria, the new world. But while pretending she doesn’t already know exactly how to be a noble woman, she meets Cedric—the son of the man who co-owns the Court. 

Cedric discovers what she’s up to, and while she’s trying to forge a new life for herself they end up falling head over heels for each other. But, of course, he’s the last person she should be with, and their relationship puts them both in danger of ruining their futures. 

The Wrath & the Dawn

By Renee Ahdieh

Inspired by A Thousand and One Nights, this story follows Shahrzad—a 16-year-old girl looking to exact revenge on the boy who murdered her best friend. The Caliph of Khorasan, 18-year-old Khalid, takes a new bride each night and then has her executed in the morning. 

No one knows why Shahrzad would volunteer to marry Khalid, but what they don’t know is that she has a plan. She’ll stay alive and get her revenge on the Caliph for the murder of her best friend and all the other girls he’s killed before. But what happens when she starts to fall for this person she’s sworn to hate? 

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Eight Books Like the Selection to Read After the Series

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The Selection has often been regarded as one of the most lighthearted and feel-good reads ever. From the dystopian settings to attractive dresses and the game show, this series will without doubt make you feel good and happy.

But what other books can you read to get the same feeling as when you read The Selection series? This article lists the top eight books like The Selection to read after the series.

Introduction to The Selection Series

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First published in April 2012, The Selection is a novel series by Kiera Cass . The series comprises five books including The Selection, The Elite, The Heir, The One, and The Crown. The last two books are based on events that happen 20 years after the events in the first three books.

Four sequel short stories have already been released, with the first two, The Prince and The Guard, being told from the perspective of two supporting characters. The other two novellas, The Queen and The Favorite focus on two other supporting characters in the main series. The four short stories were later collected into a single volume called Happily Ever After, plus additional content and speeches.

According to Kiera Cass, the book series was inspired by Esther and Cinderella stories because she always thought about the difference between the two stories and wondered if the two characters were content with how their stories ended.

The series is based on a futuristic world where people are divided into several castes. The Ones comprise the most successful members of the society like royals and elites, while the Eights consist of the homeless, orphans, unemployable, drug addicts, and disabled people.

The Fives is made up of singers, artists, actors, actresses, dancers, etc. One of the main characters named America belongs to the Fives because she is a singer. When the time comes for the prince of Illea, Maxon Schreaves, to marry, he holds a competition called The Selection, in which young girls compete for the prince’s hand in marriage.

America, who already has a secret boyfriend, Aspen, ends up in the competition after her boyfriend broke up with him. She does well in the initial competition, earning herself a place in the palace where she has to compete against 34 other girls. While at the palace, America quickly makes both friends and enemies. But it’s her distinctive personality that grabs the attention of the people at the palace and the country at large.

America doesn’t want to marry the prince because she is still in love with Aspen, but she becomes friends with the prince after their first encounter in the garden. After a while, she develops feelings for the prince and starts to entertain the idea of marrying him. Later, Aspen goes to the palace as a member of the king’s guard. This leaves America confused even more, especially after Aspen sneaks into her room to see her.

Competitors are barred from having a romantic relationship with anyone else apart from the prince during the competition. Such a relationship is considered treason and its punishment can be as serious as death. As more competitors leave the palace, America ends up in the last group of six competitors called the Elite.

At this point, she realizes she has strong feelings for the prince. So, she ends her romantic relationship with Aspen. Instead of giving up, Aspen vows to fight even harder for America’s love. But America is already determined to marry the price.

Other main characters include Marlee Tames (member of the Elite), Celeste Newsome (member of the Elite), Kriss Ambers (member of the Elite), Elise Whisks (member of the Elite), Natalie Luca (member of the Elite), Clarkson Schreave (the king of Illea), Amberly Schreave (the queen of Illea), and America’s siblings (Kenna, Kota, May, and Gerad).

Who Should Read the Selection Books?

The Selection series is meant to sweep every reader into the world of jaw-dropping fairy-tale romance and fierce intrigue. It’s also a mixture of forbidden romance, danger, and drama. The book series is a fun and thought-provoking dystopian series for kids and teenagers.

Concerning dystopian stories, The Selection series is quite friendly. As a parent, you need to understand that the romance scenes included in the book only lead to flirting and kissing. Furthermore, America is a good role model for your kids because she is a respectful daughter and a sensible heroine.

In the book series, America and other competitors severally make their self-esteem issues known. The books don’t have any major violent scenes, and the ones included are brief and less frightening. Also, the attempted rape of a female servant by an intruder is only discussed, not shown.

Eight Books Like The Selection

Although there are differing opinions on the genre of The Selection, the book series has had a huge impact on many readers and continues to inspire popular culture, leaving readers with an undying desire to read more similar books. Here is a list of the X books that are almost similar to The Selection.

1. Delirium

Authored by Lauren Oliver and published in 2011 (a year before The Selection was released), Delirium asks one of the most intriguing questions that even philosophers have deliberated on for centuries: Is love a disease?

It narrates how a totalitarian government in the futuristic United States declares love to be a disease, commonly referred to as “Amor Deliria Nervosa” or “the derilia.” Therefore, the government finds a cure, which is enforced upon citizens when they turn 18 years.

Wither, a young-adult dystopian book was written by Lauren Destefano in 2011. It was published in 2011 by Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing. The book is set in a futuristic world where scientists create a generation of humans who are free of disease and other health complications.

Unfortunately, the same scientists accidentally develop a virus that affects that generation’s offspring, killing women at the age of 20 and men at the age of 25.

3. Red Queen

Authored by Victoria Aveyard, Red Queen is a young-adult fantasy novel that was published in 2015. It won the Goodreads Choice Award for Debut Goodreads Author in 2015 and was nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Young-Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction in the same year.

The book talks about a futuristic world where society is divided along bloodlines. The silver-blooded population comprises the ruling class while the red-blooded people are the commoners.

A woman named Mare Barrow, a Red, enters the palace as a servant and is forced to marry the king’s second son Maven when she’s discovered to possess supernatural powers that are only found in the silver blooded population. The king orders her to marry his son as a cover-up.

4. Numbers Game

Written by Rebecca Rode, Numbers Game is a dystopian romance thriller, which was published in 2015. It tells the story of Treena who is anxious about Rating Day because one number single can make her a valuable citizen or a miserable waste of time and space.

But her number one boyfriend believes their scores will match, enabling them to attend the academy together. But on Rating Day, her real number is shocking.

5. The UnTied Kingdom

The UnTied Kingdom is a paranormal and romantic novel written by Kate Johnson. It tells the story of a woman who gets into an alternate reality in a dystopian England where she finds both love and danger. When she goes back to England, everyone thinks she is a spy.

Written by Julia Karr, XVI talks about a teenage girl named Nina Oberon, who just wants to live a normal life. But one brutal strike leaves her completely shattered, and she realizes that everything she thought she knew about her life is a lie. So, she pegs her hope on a boy who looks like he holds the key to her happiness.

Written by Aimee Carter in 2013, Pawn is a fantasy, romantic book that tells the story of a woman named Kitty who finds herself between the rock and a hard place. She has to decide whether to spend her life as a miserable, inferior III or work hard to become a VII and a member of the most influential family in the country.

8. Chains of Gold

Authored by Nancy Springer in 1986, Chains of Gold is a science-fiction, fantasy-fiction, romantic fantasy, and historical fantasy book that talks about a doomed king and his queen-to-be as they try to escape their fate. Once their marriage is consummated, the king must be sacrificed.

But his friend Arlen volunteers to die on his behalf, but the couple’s happiness suddenly becomes desperation because they’re constantly pursued by their people and supernatural powers.

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Books similar to the selection

If you are a fan of the world created in these novels, you must be wishing to read more books like The Selection . The Selection by Kierra Cass is one of the most famous dystopian novels today. The book tells an exciting story that keeps you engrossed for hours, hoping to know what happens next. There are many books similar to The Selection that you can read if you’re done with this book.

Experience a breathtaking medieval fantasy series with elemental magical swords, perfect for teens and fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

In this article, we have discussed seven best books like The Selection series that have elements of drama and a dystopian future. Will any of these captivate you? let’s find out!

Finding books like The Selection by Kiera Cass

The Selection is set in a world where the cast separates people. Thirty-five girls are selected to win Prince Maxon’s heart and make their way into the royal palace. While other girls are thrilled at this opportunity, America Singer isn’t pleased. She is secretly in love with Aspen, a low-cast man, and she doesn’t want to turn her back on him. Only when she meets Maxon does America realize that she could have a much better life than the one she has dreamt of for herself.

Lucky for you, we have found some other books similar to The Selection series that you’ll thoroughly enjoy.

List of Books like The Selection series

Here is the list of books to read if you like the selection :

Matched by Ally Condie: a must in a list of books like The Selection

Matched is set in a world where the Society decides your future, love, and death. Cassia has never doubted any of their decisions, but when she’s shown the face of her ideal life partner, she sees two people. Now, she’s divided between her best friend, whose face she saw on the screen, and the other man whose faces appeared for a flash.

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare: a bit of fantasy among these books similar to The Selection

Clary Fay goes to a club in New York where she witnesses the strangest murder. Three people covered in tattoos kill a man with some strange weapons, and then the body disappears as they do too.

This is the first volume in the Mortal Instruments series, if you want to start reading this saga here you have the Mortal Instruments books in order .

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Although Nora Grey has never been a romantic kind, she cannot control her heart when she meets Patch, but Patch seems to know too much about her and is everywhere. Now, she doesn’t know if she should follow this love affair or run from him.

Here you have the Hush, Hush series order .

Delirium, by Lauren Oliver

In a dystopian future, love is a disease, but luckily, a cure is present. Everyone is given the cure when they turn 18, and the novel tells Lena’s story of getting the cure and interacting with a boy named Alex, who hasn’t taken it.

XVI, by Julia Karr

When Nina turns sixteen, a government-branding tattoo XVI appears on her wrist, which indicates that she is ready for sex. A standalone novel set in a distant future, 2150

Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire

Abby Abernathy has given up her dark, problematic past life, but she’s about to get closer to it when she meets Travis Maddox.

Clockwork Angel Cassandra Clare

It’s 1878, Tessa Gray enters London’s supernatural world to look for her missing brother and finds the Shadow hunters to be her only friends. This is the first volume of the Infernal Devices series, which is actually a prequel to The Mortal Instruments, which was recommended in this list with books like The Selection series as well.

Hope this list of books similar to The Selection by Kiera Cass was what you were looking for. You might have noticed that we didn’t include Veronica Roth’s series, which has some resemblance to Kiera Cass’ work, that’s because we have another list for you with some books like Divergent , check them out as well!

Do you know any books similar to The Selection? if that is the case leave a comment us telling us your suggestions so I can add them to the list! Also, share your opinion or review of any books that were included in this post, it will surely be helpful to others!

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6 Dystopian Romance Books Like The Selection By Kiera Cass

“True love is usually the most inconvenient kind.”

The first entry in her The Selection novella trilogy, Kiera Cass’ series is one of the most acclaimed Dystopian Romance stories from the 2010s. In the first entry of the series, forty-five women are given the opportunity to compete in The Selection, a competition that will see the winners swept up in the glitz and glamour of Prince Maxon’s court.

Readers follow America Singer, a woman who initially finds the idea of being selected a complete nightmare. Then she meets Prince Maxon, and quickly finds herself questioning the entire life she had previously mapped out for herself. If you loved the Dystopian Romance angle of Cass’ work, join us at What We Reading for the best romance books like The Selection! 

The Siren – Kiera Cass 

Where better to start with a list of the best books like The Selection than another one of the author’s most acclaimed works? In The Siren , Kiera Cass opens with a dreamy world of romance plucked straight from historical mythology.

In it, she introduces a siren named Kahlen who longs to be more than just a killer in the service of the sea. And when she meets the human Akinli, a boy who represents everything she ever wanted, she attempts to find a way of breaking the pair of them free for a life together. This standalone romance novel is an absolute must-read for anyone out there who is captivated by ancient Greek mythology as well as tales like The Little Mermaid! 

Delirium (Delirium #1) – Lauren Oliver

Another acclaimed Dystopian Romance trilogy, Lauren Oliver’s Delirium kicks off with her 2011 Goodreads Choice Award -nominated debut. In an alternate America, love has been declared a dangerous disease, with everyone over the age of eighteen being forced by the Government to go through a procedure known as the Cure.

Lena lives in Portland with her family and, having seen love destroy her mother, is looking forward to receiving the Cure. But, when she meets the enigmatic Alex from the Wilds, she soon begins to feel a spark and starts to question what it might be like to fall in love. 

Red Queen (Red Queen #1) – Victoria Aveyard

A Goodreads Award winner , Red Queen is the acclaimed 2015 Dystopian Romance book by Victoria Aveyard. In it, Aveyard introduces a world split between those with silver blood and those with red. The red bloods are the commoners, serving the silver elite who are blessed with supernatural powers.

Mare Barrow is a humble seventeen-year-old Red girl who begins working at the Silver Palace when she discovers she actually houses a power that could dismantle the delicate hierarchy her employers have attempted to preserve. Joining up with a Red Resistance group, Mare soon finds herself embroiled in a potentially deadly civil war of silver versus red, prince against prince and, potentially, herself against her own heart. 

The Belles (The Belles #1) – Dhonielle Clayton

Dhonielle Clayton offers a similar book like The Selection with themes of love and competition in The Belles . Clayton whisks readers to the world of Orléans, a world where people are born grey, devoid of beauty. The Belles control all the beauty in the world, and only they are able to save the greys from being damned.

The most powerful Belles are chosen to work for Orléans’ Royal Family, and that is the situation Camellia finds herself in when she is invited to court. However, when Camellia begins to discover her powers are far beyond what she had first imagined, she finds herself thrust into a dangerous web of secrets and lies buried underneath the surface of the palace’s glitz, glamour and beauty. 

Wither (The Chemical Garden #1) – Lauren Destefano

What would you do if you knew when you were going to die? In the first entry in her The Chemical Garden trilogy, Lauren Destefano introduces Rhine Ellery, a sixteen-year-old who knows she only has four years left of her life. With all females dying at 20 and all males dying at 25, the world has descended into anarchy, though Rhine is able to boast a life of glamour and decadence with her dedicated husband, Linden.

There are dangers everywhere though, and her father-in-law’s pile of corpses in the basement serving as test subjects for an antidote hint at more sinister secrets being in play. Torn between allowing the clock to tick down and forging a life of freedom, Rhine makes a desperate attempt to escape. 

Sky In The Deep (Sky and Sea #1) – Adrienne Young

The first entry in the Sky and Sea series is far more Historical Romance rather than Dystopian however, for those who loved Cass’ snappy dialogue and vibrant storytelling, Adrienne Young’s Sky in the Deep is still one of the best books like The Selection.

Eelyn is a seventeen-year-old who has been trained her whole life to fight her clan’s greatest enemies, the Riki. Captured by the brother she thought dead, Eelyn is held in the Riki camp before being set upon by an enemy all had thought of as mere myth. Forced to grapple with the betrayal of her brother, the daunting prospect of uniting the clans against a common enemy and her growing feelings towards her brother’s friend, Fiske, Sky in the Deep is a part Vikings, part Wonder Woman tale that examines identity, loyalty and love. 

Part-time reader, part-time rambler, and full-time Horror enthusiast, James has been writing for What We Reading since 2022. His earliest reading memories involved Historical Fiction, Fantasy and Horror tales, which he has continued to take with him to this day. James’ favourite books include The Last (Hanna Jameson), The Troop (Nick Cutter) and Chasing The Boogeyman (Richard Chizmar).

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Books like The Selection – Similar recommendations

Kiera Cass is the author of the popular young adult novel series The Selection . She was inspired by the story of Cinderella and Queen Esther (from the Bible). In a world where families are put into categories, America Singer still tries to live the life she wants. When the royal family announces that they are looking for a bride for Prince Maxon, America’s family enters her name. Thus begins her journey in The Selection . If you want novels of a similar storyline, you can read:

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Delirium is the first installment in Lauren Oliver’s three-part novel. It tells the story of Lena Haloway in the year 2097, a time when love is treated as a disease. Lena can’t wait to turn 18 to get her treatment so she would never fall in love. Before she gets the treatment, she meets Alex, an Invalid, who pretends to be cured of love. He shows Lena what love really is and wishes to reconcile her with her mother. Lena, with Alex’s help, escapes from government agents to discover the truth.

The Jewel by Amy Ewing

Amy Ewing writes The Jewel , the first installment in Ewing’s The Lone City series. It is the story of Violet, called #197 in the Jewel. Many may think that living in the Jewel is a privilege but Violet sees it as bondage. Estranged from her family, she has to live with the politics of living in the Jewel. She is bought by the Duchess of the Lake to be a surrogate for the royal family. As she trains to strengthen her power to control the auguries and get ready for pregnancy and childbirth, she meets a boy under the Duchess’ employ and develops feelings for him.

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Fall in love—from the very beginning. Discover the first book in the captivating, #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series.

Prepare to be swept into a world of breathless fairy-tale romance, swoonworthy characters, glittering gowns, and fierce intrigue perfect for readers who loved Divergent, Delirium , or The Wrath & the Dawn.

For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape a rigid caste system, live in a palace, and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her, and competing for a crown she doesn’t want.

Then America meets Prince Maxon—and realizes that the life she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

Don’t miss The Betrothed,  a glittering royal romance sure to captivate Kiera Cass’s legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike!

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“An engrossing tale reminiscent of Shannon Hale’s Princess Academy and Ally Condie’s Matched. 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

“Cass’s immensely readable debut novel is a less drastic Hunger Games, with elaborate fashion and trappings. The fast-paced action will have readers gasping for the upcoming sequel.” — Booklist

“A cross between The Hunger Games (minus the bloodsport) and The Bachelor (minus the bloodsport), this trilogy launch is a lot of fun. Cass deftly builds the chemistry between America and Maxon, while stroking the embers of America’s first, forbidden love.” — Publishers Weekly

“Reality T.V. meets dystopian fairy tale in Kiera Cass’s delightful debut. Charming, captivating, and filled with just the right amount of swoon!” — Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy

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For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

About the Author

Kiera Cass is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series and The Siren . She is a wife and mom and too many other things to list. If she could make a crown out of anything, it would be the unending tears of her readers. You can learn more about Kiera and her books at www.kieracass.com.

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Books Like The Selection Series: Must-Read Recommendations!

Are you a fan of The Selection series and hungering for more young adult novels with captivating storylines? Look no further! In this article, I will provide recommendations for books like The Selection series that will have you turning pages well into the night.

Whether you enjoy dystopian romance, tales of royalty and power, or a perfect blend of love and adventure, there is something for everyone on this list. So, let’s dive in and discover your next royal adventure.

Key Takeaways

• Discover must-read recommendations for books like The Selection series.
• Explore young adult dystopian romance novels that will captivate you.
• Experience tales of royalty, competition, and power in bestselling series for young adults.
• Find popular books for teens that offer a mix of love and adventure.

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Exploring the World of Young Adult Dystopian Romance Novels

If you love the combination of dystopian worlds, romance, and young adult fiction, then you’ll love this selection of books similar to The Selection series. These captivating stories transport readers to different universes, where love and adventure await.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

This thrilling trilogy is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a young girl, Katniss Everdeen, is chosen to participate in the Hunger Games, a televised battle to the death. With a mix of action, romance, and suspense, this series will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat.

Divergent by Veronica Roth

In a society where people are divided into factions based on their personality traits, Tris Prior struggles to fit in. When she discovers a conspiracy that threatens her community, she must use her strengths to fight back. This exhilarating trilogy is a must-read for fans of The Selection series.

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

In this action-packed series, a group of teenagers are trapped in a dangerous maze with no memory of their past. As they try to escape, they uncover shocking secrets and dangerous enemies. With thrilling plot twists and heart-wrenching romance, The Maze Runner is perfect for fans of The Selection series.

Legend by Marie Lu

In a dystopian future, the United States has been divided into two warring factions: the Republic and the Colonies. When a young girl joins the Republic’s military to find her brother, she meets a boy from the other side and together, they must fight for their freedom. This exciting trilogy is a must-read for fans of The Selection series.

If you love romance, adventure, and dystopian worlds, then these books are a must-read. Featuring strong female protagonists, thrilling plotlines, and unexpected twists, each of these series will transport you to a world of excitement and danger.

Royalty, Competition, and Power: Engaging Reads for Fans of The Selection Series

If you are a fan of The Selection series, you are drawn to stories that feature royalty, competition, and power struggles. These themes create a world full of intriguing characters, captivating plot twists, and romantic moments that keep you turning the pages. Luckily, there are many other books like The Selection series that offer just as much excitement and adventure. Here are some of my top recommendations:

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

If you loved the Selection series for its rebellion and the conflict between the elite and the common people, Red Queen will be perfect for you. This book follows Mare Barrow, a girl from the poor area of her society, who discovers that she has unique powers that force her into a world of political intrigue and betrayal. The book is gripping from the start, and the twists and turns will keep you on the edge of your seat.

This series is a must-read for anyone who enjoys the dystopian themes of The Selection series. The Hunger Games follows Katniss Everdeen, a girl from the poorest district in her society, who is forced to participate in a brutal annual competition that pits children against each other in a fight to the death. The story is intense, emotional, and suspenseful, and it explores themes of power, sacrifice, and survival.

The Jewel by Amy Ewing

The Jewel explores the same themes of competition and power that The Selection series does, but in a darker and more twisted way. This book follows Violet, a girl who is bought by a wealthy and powerful family to be a surrogate mother for their child. Violet soon discovers that the family has sinister intentions, and she must fight to survive and protect herself and the baby. The book is full of unexpected twists and turns, and it will keep you guessing until the very end.

The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski

If you enjoyed the romance and power struggles in The Selection series, you will love The Winner’s Curse. This book follows Kestrel, the daughter of a powerful general, who buys a slave named Arin at an auction and discovers that he has a secret agenda of his own. The book is full of heart-wrenching moments and complex characters, and it explores themes of loyalty, love, and sacrifice.

Popular Books for Teens: Experiencing Love and Adventure

For fans of The Selection series looking for more books to indulge in, there are plenty of captivating reads out there. These young adult novels offer a mix of love and adventure, providing an escape from reality and a chance to experience royal romances and thrilling competitions. Here are my top picks for must-read books for fans of The Selection series:

Each of these books offers a unique perspective on love and adventure, drawing readers in with their vivid characters and captivating storylines. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of The Selection series or simply looking for a new young adult novel to sink your teeth into, these books are sure to satisfy your cravings for romance and excitement.

In conclusion, I hope this article has provided valuable insight into some of the best young adult books like The Selection series. These captivating reads offer a mix of romance, adventure, and dystopian elements that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Whether you’re looking for books with themes of royalty, competition, or power, or simply in search of popular books for teens, I believe this list has something for everyone.

I encourage you to give these must-read recommendations a chance and discover your next favorite royal adventure. Who knows, you might just find yourself falling in love with a new world and set of characters just as much as you did with The Selection series.

Q: Are these books suitable for teenagers?

A: Yes, all the recommended books are suitable for teenagers and are popular choices among young adult readers.

Q: Will I enjoy these books if I liked The Selection series?

A: Absolutely! These books have similar themes of romance, competition, and captivating storytelling that fans of The Selection series will enjoy.

Q: Do these books have strong female protagonists?

A: Yes, many of the recommended books feature strong and resilient female protagonists who navigate complex situations and make their own choices.

Q: Are these books part of a series?

A: Some of the recommended books are part of a series, offering readers the opportunity to delve deeper into the captivating worlds and characters.

Q: Are these books suitable for readers who haven’t read The Selection series?

A: Yes! While these books have similarities to The Selection series, they can be enjoyed by readers who haven’t read the series as well.

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A Book That Was Like Putting on ‘a New Set of Glasses’

I consider its argument almost every day.

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The literary internet is full of lists that suggest books that will inform you about one subject or another—we just published one last week in this very newsletter (on what to read to better understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict). But recently, we decided to go a bit deeper and asked Atlantic writers and editors for books that changed how they think . We were looking for reading experiences that went beyond just adding knowledge—not a small thing, I know—and that gave readers a whole different way of perceiving the world. The entries were revealing and fun. Graeme Wood wrote about Steve Martin’s collection of stories Cruel Shoes and how it opened him up to the possibilities and joys of strangeness. Clint Smith explained how Meghan O’Rourke’s The Invisible Kingdom allowed him to appreciate what it might be like to experience life with a chronic illness. After reading James Nestor’s Breath , Olga Khazan realized she was breathing all wrong. I didn’t add my own contribution to this list, but I thought I would share it here, because I think about its argument almost every day.

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The book that gave me “a new set of glasses,” as we put it in the prompt to our writers, was Neil Postman’s 1985 diatribe, Amusing Ourselves to Death . Postman was a media-studies professor at New York University who worried about the dominance of television and the way it was molding our public sphere, making political rhetoric more superficial and more concerned with entertaining and holding attention. He was basically taking Marshall McLuhan’s aphoristic insight that “the medium is the message” and applying it to an age of sound bites, televised debates, and pervasive commercials. The medium we use sets the limits for what we can think and how we can think, McLuhan established. So Postman argued that if our lives as citizens take place on television—a fast-moving, visual medium—then our politics will be molded to fit these biases (as Megan Garber succinctly put it in her insightful essay on the book, “There are dangers that can come with having too much fun”). Postman saw great peril in the degradation of discourse as society moved from print, a medium that demanded reasoned argument, toward one overwhelmed by what we would today call optics.

So why do I think about Postman’s book every day? Because his worries—and worse—have been borne out. God only knows what he would have thought of X (formerly Twitter). The way social media has warped our politics is just further confirmation of McLuhan and Postman’s point. If our public square is located on a medium that privileges emotional and bombastic speech, is performative, and leaves little room for nuance or deliberation, then we shouldn’t be surprised that American politics has landed where it has. Postman saw the rise of Ronald Reagan as the result of television’s pervasiveness; one could make the same case for Donald Trump and social media. Amusing Ourselves to Death was a cri de coeur about how the dominant technology of the day was affecting every aspect of our society. But for me, it also presented a new way of looking at how the tools we use to communicate can, in turn, shape us.

A Book That Changed How I Think

What to Read

We Want Everything , by Nanni Balestrini (translated by Matt Holden)

Admired by writers such as Umberto Eco and Rachel Kushner, this 1971 cult classic by Balestrini, an Italian novelist and poet, dives deeply into the long hours and stifling working conditions faced by employees at the Fiat factory in Turin that fueled strikes in 1969 that briefly paralyzed Italy and preceded the Years of Lead . The story is told from the perspective of a nameless factory worker originally from the south of Italy, whose narrative I compellingly transforms into a collective we in the novel’s second half as the employees band together in protest. The concern here is with power: who has it, who lacks it, and how the latter might wrest it from the former—in this case, by flooding the streets with the strength that can emerge from acting as a collective. “Now the thing that moved them more than rage was joy,” Balestrini writes triumphantly of the striking crowds toward the book’s end. “The joy of finally being strong. Of discovering that your needs, your struggle, were everyone’s needs, everyone’s struggle.” — Rhian Sasseen

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Only Wes Anderson Could Have Adapted Roald Dahl This Way

“The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” which Roald Dahl published in a 1977 short-story collection, has been cited by Wes Anderson as one of the early inspirations for his habit of nesting narratives inside one another. The tale is about a wealthy, narcissistic man who stumbles upon a handwritten notebook in the library of a friend’s country house and has the course of his life drastically rerouted. The story that Henry reads is a first-person account of an encounter with a performer, who in turn relays his own strange biography. Add to this Dahl’s own narration, as Anderson does, and suddenly you’re several layers deep into a grand metafictional mille-feuille.

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The J. Paul Getty Museum

The Egyptian Book of the Dead

Figurative art never looked so rebellious. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times Art Critic

Among their rigorous preparations for eternity, ancient Egyptians developed an intricate set of religious writings to help the deceased achieve a blessed afterlife in union with the solar god Re and the netherworld god Osiris. Known collectively as the Book of the Dead, these ritual spells were inscribed on funerary objects, including papyrus scrolls and linen mummy wrappings. This exhibition features a selection of the Getty's Book of the Dead manuscripts, which have never been on public view.

This exhibition is presented in English and Spanish. Esta exhibición se presenta en inglés y en español.

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Book of the Dead: Becoming a God in Ancient Egypt

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Scholastic Reverses Controversial Decision to ‘Segregate’ Diverse Books

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Scholastic is reversing its decision to allow schools to exclude a collection of books about LGBTQ+ characters and Black characters when hosting its book fairs.

The children’s book publisher said that it was a mistake to segregate books about diversity and that, starting in January, the collection will not be offered at book fairs at all, according to a statement Scholastic issued on Oct. 25 that EdWeek obtained.

“We understand now that the separate nature of the collection has caused confusion and feelings of exclusion,” the statement says. “As we reconsider how to make our book fairs available to all kids, we will keep in mind the needs of our educators facing local content restrictions and the children we serve.”

Ellie Berger, Scholastic’s president, sent the letter to authors and illustrators, committing to finding “an alternate way to get a greater range of books into the hands of children.”

Scholastic initially attributed the optional collection to pending and proposed laws restricting what books students can and can’t read in 30 states, according to a statement released last week .

Four public school librarians and two literacy experts previously told EdWeek that they found the publisher’s initial decision to group those titles into an optional collection disheartening, especially considering that the company had previously spoken out against the proliferation of challenges and bans across the country, largely related to books about race, racism, and LGBTQ+ characters, which have been on the rise for the past two years.

The reversal of the decision was a step in the right direction, the librarians and experts said.

“Scholastic recognized that, as difficult a bind as this pernicious legislation created, the right answer was not to become an accessory to censorship. Scholastic is an essential source of knowledge and a delight for countless children,” said Jonathan Friedman, the director of PEN America’s Free Expression and Education program in a statement to EdWeek. PEN America is a free speech organization that tracks book bans nationwide.

“We are glad to see them champion the freedom to read.”

Royel Johnson, an associate professor of education at the University of Southern California, said that how Scholastic proceeds will determine its commitment to diverse books.

“In a time where access to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ authors and stories is under constant threat and erasure, it is more important than ever for publishers like Scholastic to be firm on their commitments to DEI and not sway to political pressures,” he said. “This reversal is promising, but how they move forward is the real test.”

Books about diversity still available at Scholastic fairs

Last week, when Scholastic announced the decision to isolate the 64 titles related to stories about fictional Black characters such as Black Panther and activists such as Malala Yousafzai and Ruby Bridges, as well as LGBTQ+ characters, the company attributed the decision to “enacted and pending legislation in more than 30 U.S. states prohibiting certain kinds of books from being in schools—mostly LGBTQIA+ titles and books that engage with the presence of racism in our country,” according to that announcement.

Whether the 64 titles will be featured in book fairs once the optional collection is dissolved next January is unclear, but Scholastic is now figuring out how to make diverse titles available at book fairs without the additional collection, Anne Sparkman, the vice president of corporate communications for Scholastic, said in an update on Wednesday.

In a previous interview, Sparkman said even without the optional collection, Scholastic still offers books about neurodiversity, physical diversity, people of color, and by authors and illustrators of color throughout the fair.

“There is diversity of many different types of representation throughout the entire fair; it is not that all of the diverse titles are in this one collection,” she said.

“It’s just that this collection is the starting point with the [books] most likely to be legislated, and then it was filled out with additional diversity,” she said about the so-called “Share Every Story, Celebrate Every Voice” collection.

How state laws can impact school book fairs

Despite Scholastic holding state laws and bills responsible for making the diverse collection optional, only three states had passed legislation that dictate the kinds of books schools can make available to students as of May 2023: Florida, Missouri, and Utah.

However, directly or indirectly, these laws have led to thousands of book bans and now are impacting a large publisher such as Scholastic, which runs book fairs in all 50 states, according to Kasey Meehan, the freedom to read program director at PEN America.

In most states, Scholastic was “accommodating something that hasn’t happened and probably won’t happen,” said Debby Vandersande, an elementary school librarian from Fairfax County, Va., who has been organizing Scholastic books fairs for 15 years.

“And in the places where there is legislation, the librarian can pull [a book] to protect themselves as they really need to, but it’s not the publishers and booksellers’ job to not provide it and to accommodate this type of censorship,” she said.

Missouri’s law, passed in 2022, has resulted in hundreds of book removals, both temporary and permanent. A provision in the law specifically bans any depiction or description of sexually explicit material, which can apply to graphic novels or picture books, too, depending on how districts interpret the measure. It can also potentially apply to book fairs, said Thom Bober, a librarian at Ralph M. Captain Elementary School in Missouri and the president of the Missouri Association of School Librarians.

However, librarians have done their due diligence to understand the law and remove from fairs any books that may fall under the ban, Bober said.

“School librarians are still the most responsible to make those clear decisions about whether a particular book is in violation of a specific law,” he said.

A step in the right direction

Four librarians EdWeek spoke with said they were initially concerned that making optional books representing historically marginalized students would send a message that censorship is the right decision.

All four said Scholastic’s reversal of the optional collection was a step in the right direction and should be attributed to the objections authors, illustrators, and librarians raised when they heard about the optional collection.

“The turnaround was swift, and I’m thankful to every author, illustrator, publisher, and librarian that spoke out against Scholastic’s decision to make this change happen,"Bober said.

“I’m glad the priority for students’ right to read a diverse selection of books exists.”

Vandersande and Amanda Jones , a librarian from Louisiana, said the “Share Every Story, Celebrate Every Voice” collection did not need to be completely removed from book fairs.

“They could have just sent the case without it being ‘opt in.’ And nobody would have been alarmed,” Vandersande said.

“But it is best practice to not separate ‘diverse’ books because it makes them an ‘other.’”

The reversal shows that Scholastic is on the same page as librarians and is focused on making all kinds of books available to students, said Barbara Johnson, a librarian from Connecticut and a past president of the Connecticut Association of School Librarians.

“I hope all publishers stand with librarians and help combat legislative efforts to ban and restrict books,” she said.

“I think the lesson learned is that we’re all on the same team on getting books into the hands of children who need them.”

Some librarians may still distance themselves from Scholastic fairs

Jones had previously cancelled her school’s Scholastic fair following the announcement about the optional collection.

“It sent a message to me that Black voices need to be segregated and opted into, and that’s not something I want to be associated with,” she said.

Now, she’s waiting to hear from the authors and illustrators who were impacted before she makes a final decision.

Bober’s school has already stopped using Scholastic, because other vendors have been more responsive to the requests for diversity in their book fair offerings, among other reasons.

“As librarians begin to see the selections that Scholastic offers, and the diversity of that selection will be able to tell whether the company is providing a wide variety of books for all readers to choose from,” he said about future fairs.

Vandersande will keep using Scholastic for her school’s fairs, primarily because students in her district benefit from the large selection of $3 books they can buy there and the school raises enough money through profit sharing with Scholastic to buy books for any students that could not partake in the fair, she said.

She said she feels much better about the decision to partner with the publisher after it reversed its decision.

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ESPN's Computer Releases Its New Top 25 Rankings

Posted: November 5, 2023 | Last updated: November 5, 2023

Another week of the 2023 college football regular season is in the books.

Saturday was an event-filled day in the college football world, with teams like Ohio State, Texas, Alabama and Washington, among others, all in competitive contests.

ESPN's computer model, the Football Power Index, has updated its Top 25 rankings following Saturday's games.

Here's the new Top 25 from ESPN's Football Power Index:

• Florida State
• Kansas State
• Oregon State
• North Carolina

The official new College Football Playoff selection committee rankings will be out on Tuesday night.

The new Coaches' Poll and AP Poll will be out on Sunday afternoon.

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