The Queen Trials Series by Penelope Wright

What happens when The Hunger Games meets The Selection?I never wanted to join the Queen Trials.But I’m not a victim and never have been. When a peacekeeper attacks me in a mine shaft, I fight back and win.Sort of. Because I made a mistake. I let him live.He knows my name. He’ll come after me and he’ll kill the only person I love, my sweet, clueless brother Shellor. Nobody escapes from Locality Fourteen... moreWhat happens when The Hunger Games meets The Selection?I never wanted to join the Queen Trials.But I’m not a victim and never have been. When a peacekeeper attacks me in a mine shaft, I fight back and win.Sort of. Because I made a mistake. I let him live.He knows my name. He’ll come after me and he’ll kill the only person I love, my sweet, clueless brother Shellor. Nobody escapes from Locality Fourteen. There was only one way out that would protect us both: enter the Queen Trials and become a star.Now, I’m plunged into a competition with dozens of gorgeous women from all over the kingdom. My fame shelters my brother. My beauty protects me. Or is it my luck? Every woman in the arena wants to capture King Ergondy’s attention, but he only has eyes for me. How long will it be before my luck runs out?I never wanted to join The Queen Trials.Now, I must win them. less

Against enormous odds, Clio Fathom has advanced to the next round of The Queen Trials, along with dozens of other women and girls... some of whom are already making plans to kill her.But first comes The Wishing Round, where three winners will receive the ultimate prize: the chance to make one wish, which King Ergondy is bound by duty to grant... whether he wants to or not.But not everyone is allowed to play in The Wishing Round, and those that do will learn.... be careful what you you wish for... moreAgainst enormous odds, Clio Fathom has advanced to the next round of The Queen Trials, along with dozens of other women and girls... some of whom are already making plans to kill her.But first comes The Wishing Round, where three winners will receive the ultimate prize: the chance to make one wish, which King Ergondy is bound by duty to grant... whether he wants to or not.But not everyone is allowed to play in The Wishing Round, and those that do will learn.... be careful what you you wish for.It just might come true. less