![]() ![]() Overall, it's a terrific start to the planned trilogy. Matched was a critical and commercial successas were the other two books in the trilogy. It was followed by Crossed in 2011 and Reached in 2012. Published in 2010, it is the first novel in the Matched trilogy. There are just enough details about the Society to tell the story, making it pretty light as far as sci-fi goes - so this will appeal to readers who don't consider themselves fans of the genre normally. Matched is a science fiction novel for young adults by best-selling author Ally Condie. Instead, it's a great coming-of-age story, one that encourages readers to think long and hard about their relationships - to people, to technology, and to authority. This could easily turn into just another hand-wringing love triangle, or a ho-hum story of teen rebellion. As Cassie’s relationship with Ky deepens, so do her relationships with her parents, her brother, and even Xander. Cassie’s awakening - to the harm caused by the Society, to love, to the complexity of the adults who have raised her - feels authentic. ![]() ![]() Her characters are complex and surprising even the peripheral characters carry real weight. But most teen readers will agree that author Condie has crafted a fine addition to the genre. MATCHED invites comparisons to The Giver and Brave New World, and some science fiction fans may rightly complain that it’s derivative. ![]()
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