"Sixteen-year-old America Singer is living in the caste-divided nation of Illea, which formed after the war that destroyed the United States. America is chosen to compete in the Selection--a contest to see which girl can win the heart of Illea's prince--but all she really wants is a chance for a future with her secret love, Aspen, who is a caste below her"--
The Prince is a novella set slightly before and during the events of The Selection. We get a glimpse inside Maxon's head, how he feels when he first meets America. More interesting are his interactions with his parents - I found it fascinating to see the King and Queen from Maxon's point of view. The novella lacked a clear ending point, which made the reading experience slightly unsettling, but it's definitely a good read for fans of the series.
