Why did Helen love this book?
This is a fantasy book where the society uses a caste system. So the main character is an artist class.
They’re all numbered out and I think she’s like a five(?). She’s dating a six in secret. Seven is the homeless people outside of society. One is the royals. So she and her family are so poor they’re food insecure.
Her boyfriend and his people are worse off of course. So he convinces her to sign up for the competition to be the next queen, then dumps her. You know, maybe someone in their community can escape from poverty for a week at least.
The one thing she never counted on happens: She gets in.The world building in this one is *chef’s kiss*. Of course there are people trying to overthrow the government. A country is only as rich as it’s poorest citizen, and the fives are starving.
So…
7 authors picked The Selection as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 12, 13, 14, and 15.
Thirty-five beautiful girls. Thirty-five beautiful rivals...
It's the chance of a lifetime and 17-year-old America Singer should feel lucky. She has been chosen for The Selection, a reality TV lottery in which the special few compete for gorgeous Prince Maxon's love.
Swept up in a world of elaborate gowns, glittering jewels and decadent feasts, America is living a new and glamorous life. And the prince takes a special interest in her, much to the outrage of the others.
Rivalry within The Selection is fierce and not all of the girls are prepared to play by the rules. But what they…