Princess Eadlyn, the daughter of Queen America and King Maxon, does not want to hear about marriage, but reluctantly agrees to participate in the Selection. Even if she doesn't find true love like her parents did, Eadlyn must make her choice. But sometimes the heart can surprise you... There are only two of them, but they will fight for the heart of America Singer to the end. This is Prince Maxon, who promises the girl a life like a beautiful fairy tale, and a simple guardsman Aspen, who can offer the heroine nothing but his love... Long before the story of America Singer began, another girl came to the palace to take part in the struggle for the hand of another prince... This is a story about the Selection from the point of view of Queen Amberly, the mother of Prince Maxon... While America decides who she really loves - Prince Maxon or Aspen, her friend Marley knows exactly who she gave her heart to, and pays high prices for it price...