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So she tells him that. He left her, she says, so why does he expect her to jump back into his arms simply because he says so? She's not saying that she's choosing Maxon over Aspen; she's saying that she's choosing herself, whatever that actually means. Aspen is understandably upset, but he resolves to continue fighting.

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America talks to Maxon about the reality of being in the lower castes, and it moves him. After this, America realizes that she has feelings for Maxon and she's finally open to his love. They kiss. America is shocked when she sees a new guard arrive. He and America have a brief encounter in America's bedroom, which leaves her more confused than ever regarding her feelings. During another rebel attack, America realizes that running back to Aspen is wrong.

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During a rebel attack on the palace, America learns there are two kinds of rebels attacking the monarchy: Northern and Southern. The Southern rebels kill people, and the Northern rebels don't, but nobody's really sure what they're after.

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America Singer is an average sixteen-year-old girl in the country of Illéa, which was formed out of what was left of the United States following World War III. Illéa has a numeric caste system that ranges from One to Eight. Not everyone loves this system and there are several rebel groups trying to overthrow the government.

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Over the next few weeks, Maxon and America start spending a lot of time together, even creating a secret signal and calling each other their closest friends.

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America tells Maxon about Aspen, though she doesn't name him. In yet another surprising move, Maxon tells America that he will keep her around as long as she wants to stay, saying that she will be his friend and advisor throughout the competition.

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America gets along well with a few girls, she feels so trapped in the palace that she has a panic attack on her first night. She tries to run outside to get some air, but she's blocked. Prince Maxon appears and lets her outside. He's nothing like her assumptions: he's kind and compassionate toward her even after she yells at him.

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They meet in America's tree house at night, and things are so serious that they are talking about marriage. Aspen asks America to apply to the Selection, assuming she won't be chosen. America is Selected and Aspen breaks things off with America. America is caught up in the world of Illéan royalty with her broken heart still stinging.

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America has just received a letter inviting her to take part in the Selection, a reality show competition in which 35 young women are brought to the palace to fight for Illéa's prince's heart. America's mom really wants her to apply, but she feels the opposite way because of her secret boyfriend.

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By: Kiera Cass