The Queen: A Novella

Before America Singer's story began, another girl came to the palace to compete for the hand of a different prince….

This prequel story takes place before the events of The Selection and is told from the point of view of Prince Maxon's mother, Amberly. Discover a whole new Selection with this inside look at how Maxon's parents met—and how an ordinary girl named Amberly became a beloved queen.

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!

Prince Clarkson was nothing like the fairy tales promised. What happens when an ordinary girl is the only one who sees the man behind the crown?

• Royal Romance: See the Selection from a new perspective as an ordinary girl named Amberly captures the attention of the stoic and demanding Prince Clarkson.
• Courtly Intrigue: Behind the palace glamour lies a royal family at war with itself. Clarkson's temper is legendary, and the queen's cruelty is a closely guarded secret.
• Before America Singer: Discover the long-awaited backstory of Prince Maxon's parents and see how their turbulent love story shaped the future of Illéa.
• Prequel Novella: A perfect, bite-sized read for loyal fans of The Selection series, this digital original is filled with the drama and secrets that readers love.