The Selection - Kiera Cass (Book 1 in the Selection Series)

I hadn't done any research into this book and didn't know this series was like a "thing".  But it's a movement!  And I was not disappointed.

Think Hunger Games meets the Bachelor.  Except it's not kids killing kids.

The story is about America Singer - born into the fifth caste (yes there is a caste system in this book) - a caste dedicated to the arts (singers, artists and generally anything artsy fartsy related).  She's in love with a boy in the sixth caste (below her) when she is selected to compete for Prince Maxon's heart (first caste) in a competition with 34 other girls from across all castes.

The book is filled with teenage angst, doubt, political goings on and romance.  It was an extremely delightful read and I devoured it quite quickly.  If you enjoy young adult reads this is a MUST to put on your read list.  Loved it.