20 years after Maxon chose America, it is time for their 18 year old son, Damon to choose his match. 18 year old, tom boy, Carter Lively thinks nothing of the selection... That is until she is chosen herself. Forced out the door by her family, Carter is escorted out of her hometown and into the palace where she finds herself surrounded by 34 other girls. Not used to this higher class lifestyle, Carter tries to keep a positive attitude but fails once she meets the prince. Stubborn and arrogant, Carter soon realizes that Damon is not what he seems like on TV, but will Carter be able to fix him? Or will she let her own stubbornness get the best of her?