America has fallen, Ondalina is the name of the country now. The people are placed in 7 different levels: the Purples, Stars, Brains, Muds, Colors, Builders, and at the very bottom the Sweepers. This is the year the prince becomes of age. As tradition dictates 35 women will be invited to the castle to compete for the prince's hand in marriage. But this year's Choosing may be a bit more then some people bargained for. This story is based of the Selection series by Kiera Cass.