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A 2012 Young Adult novel written by Kiera Cass. The first in a planned trilogy.

For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself- and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

The book provide examples of:

Aerith and Bob: From Ashley to Gavril
Alpha Bitch: Celeste
Black Sheep: America's brother Gerad doesn't like to do anything artistic. Too bad he was born to a family full of artists and a Five and thus this is the only career he can use to earn a living.
Everyone Loves Blondes: Marlee is a fan favorite amongst the people to win The Selection. However, she and Maxon feel little attraction towards each other.
Every Thing Is Better With Princesses: The ultimate prize of The Selection, along with Maxon. Some of the girls are only in The Selection for the crown.
Expy: Aspen is basically Gale and Gavril is basically Caesar Flickerman.
Hair of Gold: Marlee and Ashley
Heroes Want Redheads: Maxon takes a liking to America, the only redhead in The Selection.
Green Eyes: Aspen
Lady in Red: America manages to stand out in one scene by wearing a killer red dress whilst all the other girls (who were copying her in the first place) are wearing blue. Celeste even attempts to switch dresses.
Meaningful Name: America, because she is fighter, and Singer because she's a musician.
No Sex Allowed: Until you're married. Hence why so many young people want to get married. And to top it off, no birth control if you're a four or lower in order to ensure people are born into lower castes.
Redheaded Hero: America
Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor: Maxon and Aspen for America
Rich Bitch: Celeste
Royals Who Actually Do Something: The Royal family is consistently shown actively ruling and running the country. Maxon takes his duties as a future King very seriously, as do his parents. It is shown throughout the novel that this is the type of ruler America would be if she were to win.
Spoiled Sweet: Maxon
Tall, Dark and Handsome: Aspen
Unwanted Harem: The other girls in The Selection. Maxon is really only interested in America
X Meets Y: The Hunger Games meets The Bachelor.

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 * [[Green Eyes]]: Aspen
 * [[Lady in Red]]: America manages to stand out in one scene by wearing a killer red dress whilst all the other girls (who were copying her in the first place) are wearing blue. Celeste even attempts to switch dresses.
-* [[Meaningful Name]]: America, because she is fighter, and Singer because [[Exactly What It Says On the Tin|she's a musician]].
+* [[Meaningful Name]]: America, because she is fighter, and Singer because [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|she's a musician]].
 * [[No Sex Allowed]]: Until you're married. Hence why so many young people want to get married. And to top it off, no birth control if you're a four or lower in order to ensure people are born into lower castes.
 * [[Redheaded Hero]]: America