As the future king of Illea, Prince Maxon Schreave must go through a Selection to find a wife, a partner, a queen, and so much more. A female between the ages of 16 and 20 are drawn from each province and is brought to the castle to compete for his hand. As a contestant, your life changed forever the moment your name was read and your picture flashed across the screen. You want to win, but with 34 other girls competing as well, the competition is a cat fight from the beginning.