The Prince (The Selection, #0.5)

Don’t miss this captivating novella set in the world of the #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series! Go behind the scenes of the competition with this story from the point of view of Prince Maxon. Before America Singer was chosen to compete in the Selection, there was another girl in Prince Maxon’s life . . . . In The Prince, follow Prince Maxon through the week leading up to the beginning of the Selection—and the day he first meets America. The Prince also includes a teaser to The Elite, the enchanting second book in the Selection series. Don’t miss The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate Kiera Cass’s legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike! For Prince Maxon, the Selection isn’t a fairytale—it’s a trap. Prince Maxon’s POV: Step inside the mind of the Prince of Illéa as he faces the crushing pressure of the crown and his controlling father. Behind the Scenes: Discover the secrets and political maneuvering that happen before the girls even arrive at the palace. A Doomed First Love: Before America, there was another girl. Witness the heartbreaking confession that makes Maxon question if he’s even capable of love. A Fateful First Meeting: See the iconic first encounter with America Singer through Maxon’s eyes—from her fiery defiance in the garden to the unexpected deal they strike.