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Shatter Me
Start of Shatter Me seriesby Tahereh Mafi
3.82011339 pages
Why you'll love it:
A perfect companion read that hits the same notes as The Elite.
10 Best Books Like The Elite
If you loved The Elite by Kiera Cass, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Elite are:
- 1Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi3.8Series starter
- 2These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner3.9#1
- 3This Could Be Forever by Ebony LaDelle4.4
- 4The Romance Rivalry by Susan Lee4.0
- 5The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han4.4
- 6Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood3.9
- 7Wandering Wild by Lynette Noni4.4
- 8Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter4.3
In this sequel to The Selection, America finds herself among the final few girls competing for Prince Maxon's hand in marriage, but her heart remains torn between the prince and her first love, Aspen, who now serves as a palace guard. As the competition intensifies and the other Elite contestants close in on the crown, America must finally decide between two completely different futures. With time running out and political tensions rising, her indecision may cost her everything she's fought for.
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These Broken Stars
Starbound #1 (works standalone)by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner
3.92013417 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a hopeful and intimate tone that will resonate with The Elite fans.
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by Ebony LaDelle
4.42025384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a tender and hopeful tone that will resonate with The Elite fans.
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by Susan Lee
4.02025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a playful and meta tone that will resonate with The Elite fans.
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by Jenny Han
4.42010304 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a nostalgic and dreamy tone that will resonate with The Elite fans.
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by Ali Hazelwood
3.92023353 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a hopeful and heartwarming tone that will resonate with The Elite fans.
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by Lynette Noni
4.42025384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a intense but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Elite fans.
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by Lynn Painter
4.32021356 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a light and swoony tone that will resonate with The Elite fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Elite
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shatter Me📚 Series starter | Tahereh Mafi | 3.8 | 2011 | 339 | Start a new series |
| These Broken Stars | Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner | 3.9 | 2013 | 417 | Similar vibes |
| This Could Be Forever | Ebony LaDelle | 4.4 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Romance Rivalry | Susan Lee | 4.0 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Summer I Turned Pretty | Jenny Han | 4.4 | 2010 | 304 | Similar vibes |
| Check & Mate | Ali Hazelwood | 3.9 | 2023 | 353 | Similar vibes |
| Wandering Wild | Lynette Noni | 4.4 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Better Than the Movies | Lynn Painter | 4.3 | 2021 | 356 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Elite?
The most similar books to The Elite are Shatter Me, These Broken Stars, This Could Be Forever.
What should I read after The Elite?
After finishing The Elite, readers most commonly pick up Shatter Me next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Kiera Cass, such as The One.
Who writes books like Kiera Cass?
Authors similar to Kiera Cass include Brynne Weaver, Elsie Silver, Lucy Score, Jenny Han, Christina Lauren.
What genre is The Elite?
The Elite is a Romance novel by Kiera Cass, published in 2013. It features elements of Dystopian, Royal Romance.
How long is The Elite?
The Elite is 336 pages long.
About The Elite
The selection began with 35 girls. Now, with the group narrowed down to the Elite, the competition to win Prince Maxon's love is fiercer than ever. The closer America gets to the crown, the more she struggles to figure out where her heart truly lies. Each moment she spends with Maxon is like a fairy tale, filled with breathless, glittering romance. But whenever she sees her first love, Aspen, standing guard, she's swept up in longing for the life they'd planned to share. America is desperate for more time. But while she's torn between her two futures, the rest of the Elite know exactly what they want - and America's chance to choose is about to... Show More The selection began with 35 girls. Now, with the group narrowed down to the Elite, the competition to win Prince Maxon's love is fiercer than ever. The closer America gets to the crown, the more she struggles to figure out where her heart truly lies. Each moment she spends with Maxon is like a fairy tale, filled with breathless, glittering romance. But whenever she sees her first love, Aspen, standing guard, she's swept up in longing for the life they'd planned to share. America is desperate for more time. But while she's torn between her two futures, the rest of the Elite know exactly what they want - and America's chance to choose is about to slip away. Kiera Cass's The Elite is a must-read for fans of dystopian fiction, fairy tales, and reality TV. This sequel to The Selection will enchant teens who love Divergent and The Bachelor.