Best 5 Selection Series Books Reviewed 2024

The Selection Series offers drama, romance, and suspense. Are you ready for a royal journey? Let's take the plunge!
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Choosing the best books related to ‘the selection series’ feels like picking a favorite child. We focus on gripping plots, romantic twists, and heroic characters. Our top picks promise unforgettable adventures and swoon-worthy moments. Get ready for a whirlwind of emotions with these captivating reads.

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5 Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

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  • Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2015
  • Pages: 416

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Victoria Aveyard gives us a world of power struggles and rebellion. It feels like Hunger Games met the royal family. The suspense kept us on edge, hoping Mare Barrow would not trip on her own clever schemes.

4 The Crown’s Game by Evelyn Skye

  • Genre: Fantasy, Historical
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2016
  • Pages: 416

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Magic, empires, and romance—what more can we ask for? Evelyn Skye invites us to witness a magical duel. It’s like watching a chess game, except the chess pieces explode!

3 The Jewel by Amy Ewing

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  • Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2014
  • Pages: 358

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Amy Ewing tells us Violet’s story in a world where girls are auctioned like cattle. It made us wonder if a birthing contract would be cheaper than an actual wedding planner.

2 Matched by Ally Condie

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  • Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2010
  • Pages: 369

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Ally Condie creates a match-making dystopia. We laugh at the idea of a machine deciding our soulmates. Until, you know, we remember Tinder exists.

1 The Selection by Kiera Cass

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  • Genre: Young Adult, Romance, Dystopian
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, Kindle
  • Year released: 2012
  • Pages: 336

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The book that started it all! Kiera Cass throws us into a Bachelor-style competition, and we loved every dramatic moment. America Singer’s journey is the war between love and destiny. The Selection series delivers the suspense, romance and charm we crave. It all began with this book. The contestants fighting for Prince Maxon’s heart is both hilarious and heartwarming. This book stands above the rest by perfectly mixing romance, adventure, and a sprinkle of reality TV drama. It has the magical ability to make us root for love, cry over heartbreaks, and laugh at the silly politics of it all. This is the ultimate guilty pleasure!

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Hi there! I'm Steve Peterson, a passionate reading enthusiast who loves nothing more than getting lost in a good book. My love for literature spans across genres, from thrilling mysteries and gripping fantasy to thought-provoking non-fiction.

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