The Selection Books in Order

Kiera Cass's young-adult dystopian romance set in the kingdom of Illea, where thirty-five girls compete in a televised lottery called the Selection for the heart of Prince Maxon and a place on the throne. The five core novels follow America Singer and, later, her daughter Eadlyn, alongside several companion novellas.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Selection (The Selection #1)

    The Selection (The Selection #1)

    2012 · Kiera Cass

    In a future divided into rigid social castes, thirty-five young women are chosen by lottery to compete for the hand of Prince Maxon and a chance at…

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  2. Cover of The Elite (The Selection #2)

    The Elite (The Selection #2)

    2013 · Kiera Cass

    The field has narrowed to six finalists, and America must decide whether she truly wants the crown and the prince who's offered her his heart. As…

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  3. Cover of The One (The Selection #3)

    The One (The Selection #3)

    2014 · Kiera Cass

    Down to the final contenders, America stands closer than ever to becoming queen, but the throne demands she confront her own divided heart and the…

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  4. Cover of The Heir (The Selection #4)

    The Heir (The Selection #4)

    2015 · Kiera Cass

    A generation after America's story, her daughter Princess Eadlyn becomes the first woman to host her own Selection, summoning thirty-five young men…

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  5. Cover of The Crown (The Selection #5)

    The Crown (The Selection #5)

    2016 · Kiera Cass

    With her Selection narrowed and her family facing upheaval, Princess Eadlyn must balance the weight of ruling a troubled kingdom against her own…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Selection books in?

Publication order — Author Kiera Cass and widely recommended by readers Start with “The Selection (The Selection #1).”

How many books are in the The Selection series?

We list 5 books by Kiera Cass , published between 2012–2016.

Where can I buy the The Selection books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.