Illéa

This is the country America Singer lives in, a fictional country made up of a merger of America and China.

The Selection

This is the process by which one young woman from each territory is brought to the Palace to compete for the position of princess. She will be the wife of Prince Maxon.

The penny jar

This is the container in which the main character keeps a memento of her previous relationship.

Illéa Capital Report

This is a weekly television show in which the government tells the people the state of the nation, recent news, and any changes in policy.

America’s blue jeans

These are a gift from Prince Maxon, which he had wagered. He gives them even though he had won the bet.

Violin

This is a musical instrument with which America performs a song for Kriss at her birthday celebration...