The One is Book 3 of the Selection series.   Four girls are left in the Elite.  After certain events, America questions whether she can trust Maxon’s character. Is he a man who could bring about change for her beloved country or will he falter? Maxon, fearing that he will be rejected by America and still needing to select Illea’s princess and a wife, starts seeking the company of the other Elite.  Southern rebels continue to step up their aggression with constant attacks on the palace and the Elite’s families.  America is called upon by others who value her character and spirit. After a visit home and some guidance from her loving father, America realizes what she must do.