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The Selection Audiobook

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Read By: Amy Rubinate Publisher: HarperTeen Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Selection Series Release Date: April 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780062132659

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

26

Longest Chapter Length:

36:51 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

57 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

18:44 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

13

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Publisher Description

Fall in love—from the very beginning. Discover the first book in the captivating, #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series.

Prepare to be swept into a world of breathless fairy-tale romance, swoonworthy characters, glittering gowns, and fierce intrigue perfect for readers who loved Divergent, Delirium, or The Wrath & the Dawn.

For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape a rigid caste system, live in a palace, and compete for the heart of 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, and competing for a crown she doesn’t want.

Then America meets Prince Maxon—and realizes that the life she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

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!

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"I will admit I did have my doubts about this book. But it was suprisingly good. American wasn't stupid which was a big one for me. But she also wasn't overly confident and was wait for it....HONEST. Well until she saw Aspen....but she was true to her feelings about Maxon and was willing to let herself grow. I liked the plot and thought it was interesting and after I finished the book it left me with some questions which is good if there is a sequel (which thank god there is) I really liked Maxon allot and thought he was kind and real. I liked Aspen too at the beggining of the book though I started to doubt him as a character towards the end. I am looking forward toand eagerly awaiting the sequel. Kudos to you Keira Cass! And a thank you to my sister for kinldy allowing me to read this book nd then agreeing with me when I said I hated a certain character or enjoyed a certain character. (This may be the same sort of fan-girl-ing we did for the Luxen series ;P)"

— P.d. (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Reality TV meets dystopian fairy tale in Kiera Cass’ delightful debut. Charming, captivating, and filled with just the right amount of swoon!”

    — Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy
  • “A cross between The Hunger Games (minus the bloodsport) and The Bachelor (minus the bloodsport)…[Cass] deftly builds the chemistry between America and Maxon, while stoking the embers of America’s first, forbidden love.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “An engrossing tale reminiscent of Shannon Hale’s Princess Academy and Ally Condie’s Matched. Fairy-tale lovers will lose themselves in America’s alternate reality.”

    — School Library Journal
  • “Cass’ immensely readable debut novel is a less drastic Hunger Games (2008), with elaborate fashion and trappings… The fast-paced action and comforting predictability of the love story will have readers gasping for the [sequel].”

    — Booklist

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller

The Selection Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.05263157894737 out of 54.05263157894737 out of 54.05263157894737 out of 54.05263157894737 out of 54.05263157894737 out of 5 (4.05)
5 Stars: 7
4 Stars: 7
3 Stars: 4
2 Stars: 1
1 Stars: 0
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
5 Stars: 2
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
5 Stars: 2
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — tori findley, 2/23/2023
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Jennifer Gent, 9/4/2022
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved the cover of this book immediately but I thought I wouldn't like the story. But it was the opposite: I admire it and read it in 2 days..simply could't stop reading! And I can't wait to read the second book of this trilogy! The characters are great, I totally fell in love with the prince..the only negative thing I noticed was the fact that I knew from the beginning how the story would go on and I was right with my predictions..but that didn't bother me at all because there are still things after the last chapter which seem mysterious and force me to read the next book. "

    — Sandra, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Funny- I hate TVs "The Bachelor" but this dystopian "Bachelor" is oddly appealing. America is an amusing character... Love her interaction with Maxon. "

    — Colleen, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I did not expect much from this book but I loved it. I absolutely loved it. Only problem is that it ended! "

    — Alex, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " liked it. but, the idea wasn't such a novelty. it was like reading about the bachelor(tv series). "

    — Pinky, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyed it more than I thought I would, but I wish it were just one book rather than a series. "

    — Manda, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting story... I liked the concept, it's pretty interesting for sure. An easy read, also, and easy to pick up and just go through- it's like Hunger Games meets the Bachelor, meets Anna and the King. I don't know... I have high hopes for the second book and will be reading it though! "

    — Sarah, 11/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Simple yet enjoyable beach read "

    — Karen, 11/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It turned out to be a pretty darn good book! I have to wonder what they were thinking though when they posed the model for this book, as it looks like she's smelling her armpit. But don't judge this book by its cover and you'll be just fine. :) "

    — Julene, 10/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Noooooo!! its finished. i really liked the book. A charming prince and beautiful ladies, who is going to survive...:) "

    — Amaka, 10/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love this book! I want America to end up with Maxton!!!!!! "

    — Carter, 10/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 2.5 stars to three stars. I keep changing my mind. "

    — Jami, 9/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this through, to the end thinking it was good. love the dystopia. lov e the forbidden romance. love how Cass knows exactly how to complicate Mer's world. "

    — Lisa, 9/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " So "finished" is sort of an exaggeration for this book. I purchased it for my library's YA collection because of the popularity and hype for the series. However, I was only able to handle about 100 pages of this silly book. Maybe teen girls will like it. I hope so, but it wasn't for me. "

    — Kathleen, 8/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is my favorite at the moment and only took about a day to read because it was so good! I'm sad that it basically left you hanging but I can't wait to read the next book when America finally gets that she belongs with Maxon (hopefully). "

    — Lydia, 3/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I would have to agree that some of it is quite juvenile. It was clearly written for a teenage audience, which unfortunately I haven't been part of for quite some time. ;-) Still, this book read like a train and made me curious for just a bit more. "

    — Evelien, 12/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Light reading and entertaining. A little too "saved by Prince Charming", "love triangle al a Hunger Games" "

    — Jodi, 6/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " That was really good. I couldn't put it down (it's 1:30 am). I can't wait for the 2nd book. I don't know how this book got 1 or 2 stars. Go Team Maxon :P lol "

    — Diana, 5/14/2012

About Kiera Cass

Kiera Cass is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series and The Siren. In her spare time she enjoys reading, dancing, making videos, and eating unhealthy amounts of cake. Cass is a graduate of Radford University and currently lives in Christiansburg, Virginia, with her family.

About Amy Rubinate

Amy Rubinate has narrated over 250 audiobooks and won multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her books have been selected for AudioFile’s Best Romance of 2016 list; Booklist’s Top 10 Romance, Top 10 Historical Fiction, Editor’s Choice Media; and YALSA’s Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults. She has a degree in oral interpretation of literature and won state and national awards for poetry reading. A voice actor and singer for over a decade, Amy has narrated many interactive children’s books and provided character voices for toys and video games. Amy’s work has been featured in the New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, AudioFile magazine, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal.