Best 2025 Books: Top 11 from The Selection Series

Get ready to explore fantastic reads like 'The Selection' series, where romance and adventure bring stories to life.
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Finding the next great read after finishing ‘the selection series’ can feel like a royal quest. Fear not, fellow book adventurers! We’ve compiled a list of the 11 best books that capture the magic, romance, and thrill similar to the selection series. Our focus while picking these books was on intriguing plots, dynamic characters, and a touch of the unexpected. So, let this list guide you to your next literary escapade, as we explore enchanting worlds and daring tales that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

On this list:

11 The Princess Trials by Cordelia K. Castel

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  • Genre: Dystopian, Romance
  • Formats: Kindle, Paperback
  • Year released: 2020
  • Pages: 496

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Think ‘The Selection’ meets ‘Hunger Games’ in this dystopian delight. The heroine’s fierce determination keeps you on your toes.

10 The Jewel by Amy Ewing

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

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This book will shine like the top of the Chrysler Building—a world where social classes can make or break you. Drama galore!

9 Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

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  • Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback
  • Year released: 2015
  • Pages: 383

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Royally riveting! With shades of both fantasy and reality, it keeps the suspense but loses some originality points. Still a keeper!

8 An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

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  • Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback
  • Year released: 2015
  • Pages: 464

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You’re in for a roller coaster. Twists and turns in a brutal world. Just hold on to your fantasy hats!

7 The Wrath & the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh

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  • Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback
  • Year released: 2015
  • Pages: 432

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Ah, romance with a side of impending doom. Beautifully written, although the plot sometimes plods along like a camel through a desert.

6 Matched by Ally Condie

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  • Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback
  • Year released: 2010
  • Pages: 366

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Swayed by love or society? This one’s a blend of tech and tugged heartstrings, full of thought-provoking themes.

5 The Sin Eater’s Daughter by Melinda Salisbury

  • Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback
  • Year released: 2015
  • Pages: 336

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Poisonous with a dash of enchantment. Expect great world-building but be ready for character growth that feels like molasses.

4 The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory

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  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback
  • Year released: 2010
  • Pages: 432

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Not to be confused with Aveyard’s tale. Historical fiction this time, following one formidable lady surviving royal chess games.

3 Graceling by Kristin Cashore

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  • Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
  • Formats: Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback
  • Year released: 2008
  • Pages: 480

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Powers of the mind and heart, Graceling is graceful storytelling, albeit a smidge predictable. It’s like an old friend you can rely on.

2 The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead

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

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A dazzling story on breaking away from societal chains, yet sometimes, not so glittery. A strong pick for ‘The Selection Series’ fans.

1 The Selection by Kiera Cass

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

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C’mon, this baby started an avalanche! If you’re anyone who’s anyone in the ‘the selection series’ world, this book is a must-read!

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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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