Maxon refuses to let them force him into this decision. When Maxon asks him what exactly they want from him, if not money, August says that they want him to choose America as his wife, as they admire her for every brave thing she has done. The Southerners, however, want to kill off the royal family, take over Illéa, and leave all of the people in the lower castes in the same place they are now, although making promises to change their lives. They only want nominated officials and an end to the castes. He insists that the Northern rebels actually support the monarchy and especially Maxon. August is a direct descendant of Illéa's founder, Gregory Illéa, but he doesn't want the crown. America recognizes her as the girl who saw her hiding up in a tree in The Elite, and bowed to her, during a previous rebel attack. They introduce themselves as August Illéa and his fiancée Georgia Whitaker. Two leaders of the Northern rebels, a man and a woman, arrive at the palace, taking advantage of the King's absence for a business trip in France, and demands to speak secretly to Maxon and America.

When America returns to her room, she finds a letter from her sister May informing her of the birth of their niece, Astra, Kenna and James's daughter. The book begins with another rebel attack occurring, though it's very brief and non-violent. and she's prepared to fight for the future she wants.įind out who America will choose in The One, the enchanting, beautifully romantic third book in the Selection series! Summary Since she entered the competition to become the next princess of Illéa, America has struggled with her feelings for her first love, Aspen-and her growing attraction to Prince Maxon. The Selection changed America Singer's life in ways she never could have imagined.

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