The One
by Kiera Cass
THE SELECTION changed the lives of thirty-five girls forever. Now, only one will claim Prince Maxon’s heart…
It’s swoon meets the Hunger Games in the final instalment of THE SELECTION trilogy!
For the four girls who remain at the palace, the friendships they’ve formed, rivalries they’ve struggled with and dangers they’ve faced have bound them to each other for the rest of their lives.
Now, the time has come for one winner to be chosen.
America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown – or to Prince Maxon’s heart. But as the competition approaches its end and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realises just how much she stands to lose – and how hard she’ll have to fight for the future she wants.
The breathtaking finale to THE SELECTION trilogy will make you swoon!
- Spice
- 1/5
- Burn
- Slow
- Pages
- ~323
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is The One?
The One is a 1 out of 5 on our spice scale: sweet (kisses only). Kissing, longing looks, maybe a fade-to-black. Nothing on the page.
- Steam: Glimpses and kisses
- Burn: Slow burn
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: First person, heroine's POV only
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Death of a loved one
- Murder
- Graphic violence
- Child abuse (past or present)
- War
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The One: quick answers
How spicy is The One?
The One is a 1 out of 5 on our spice scale: sweet (kisses only). Kissing, longing looks, maybe a fade-to-black. Nothing on the page.
Is The One a standalone?
No. The One is book 3 of 5 in The Selection. Start with The Selection. The series is complete.
What tropes are in The One?
The One features love triangle, royalty, deadly trials. It is a slow burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does The One have content warnings?
Our notes for The One include: death of a loved one, murder, graphic violence, child abuse (past or present), war. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after The One?
If you loved The One, try Lightlark by Alex Aster, Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, American Royals by Katharine McGee. They share its love triangle and royalty energy at a similar spice level.