Thirty-five girls. A crown. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

For the thirty-five girls taking part in the Couple Selector, this is the biggest chance of their lives. An opportunity to break free from the life they were born into. To enter a world where they wear glittering clothes and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of the wonderful Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Chosen is a nightmare. It means that she has to turn her back on her secret lover, Aspen, who belongs to a lower caste. He must leave his home to join the fierce battle for a crown he doesn't even want. He has to live in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent attacks from rebels.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. He is slowly questioning his previous plans and realizes that the life he has always dreamed of may not be compatible with the future, which he had never even imagined before.

"Enchanting, gripping and just the right amount of excitement!"
Kiersten White, New York Times