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Written by: Ally Condie
Narrated by: Kate Simses
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 “[A] superb dystopian romance.” – The Wall Street Journal

“Strong feminist ideals and impressive writing that’s bound to captivate.” – The Los Angeles Times

In the Society, Officials decide. Who you love. Where you work. When you die.

Cassia has always trusted the Society’s choices. And when her best friend appears on the Matching screen, she is certain he’s the one—until she sees another face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. Now she is faced with impossible choices: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she’s ever known and a path no has dared to follow . . . between perfection and the truth.

Look for the sequel, CROSSED, and the epic series finale, REACHED! Depression & Mental Health Difficult Situations Dystopian Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy

What the critics say

“Love triangle + struggle against the powers that be = perfect winter escape.” —MTV.com

“Matched introduces a smart young woman attempting to make sense of her dystopic world, à la The Hunger Games. Ally Condie’s debut features strong feminist ideals and impressive writing that's bound to captivate.” —The Los Angeles Times

“[A] superb dystopian romance” —Wall Street Journal

“Matched is the hottest YA title since The Hunger Games.” —Entertainment Weekly

“A Must Read” —Girls Life Magazine

“Condie’s enthralling and twisty dystopian plot is well served by her intriguing characters and fine writing.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“A fierce, unforgettable page-turner.” —Kirkus, starred review

“The stunning clarity and attention to detail in Condie’s Big Brother–like world is a feat.” —Booklist

“Fans of The Giver will devour this book.” —School Library Journal

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a light read - a coming of age story that makes you want to see what the other two books have in store. great love triangle and interesting plot.

a fun take on a coming of age story

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I love the story so much. i did find myself drifting off at times but that is just natural. THE MUSIC MADE IT SUCK. when they played music for “effect” it just made me cringe. but the overall story way superb as well as the voice over

It was pretty good.

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It's starts off very slow but gets better to the end I have the physical book and have for years and I struggled to finish it till now

slow but captivating

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It is always interesting to read a futuristic novel and wonder if our world could become like that. This is similar to The Giver and To Kill a Mockingbird, but has its own insights and problems. I really enjoyed this book.

Similar but different

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I loved the story but I didnt like the music. It didnt add to the story

the music was unecessary

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