BookBingeThe Selection Books in Order
RomanceYoung Adult
Thirty-five girls are chosen to compete for a prince's heart in a televised royal contest.
Here is the complete The Selection reading order — all 5 books by Kiera Cass, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Selection(2012)
- The Elite(2013)
- The One(2014)
- The Heir(2015)
- The Crown(2016)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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Get BookBingeFrequently asked questions
How many books are in the The Selection series?
There are 5 books in the The Selection series by Kiera Cass, beginning with The Selection (2012) and most recently The Crown (2016).
What is the first The Selection book?
The first book is The Selection, published in 2012. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Selection in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.