Crossed

By: Ally Condie, Jack Riccobono

Narrated by: Kate Simses

The highly anticipated second book in the New York Times bestselling Matched trilogy!

Perfect for fans of 1984, Brave New World, Black Mirror, and The Handmaid’s Tale.

Chasing down an uncertain future, Cassia makes her way to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky--taken by Society to his certain death--only to find that he has escaped into the majestic, but treacherous, canyons. On this wild frontier are glimmers of a different life . . . and the enthralling promise of rebellion. But even as Cassia sacrifices everything to reunite with Ky, ingenious surprises from Xander may change the game. On the edge of Society, nothing is as expected, and crosses and double crosses make Cassia's path more twisted than ever.

Look for the epic series finale, REACHED!

Critic reviews

Praise for Crossed:

“Cassia and Ky grapple with secrets, wilderness and the tumultuous meanings of love in the second installment of this addictive, layered dystopic trilogy… Although two-boys-one-girl triangles run rife in this genre, Condie’s is complicated and particularly human, involving real emotional scars… Both rich and easy to digest, this will leave fans hungry for the third book.” - Kirkus, starred review

“Told in alternating chapters from their points of view, the book gives readers full access to the hearts and minds of two memorable characters. Their needs, love, and internal conflicts are palpable. Their voices are distinct and authentic, and the writing is often poetic.” - School Library Journal

“This is more than just a placeholder between the first and last parts of a trilogy… Condie effectively sets the stage for the final chapter in Cassia’s story by leaving the reader hanging at the end of the book. Matched fans will devour this book and be eager for the concluding one.” - VOYA

“…vivid, poetic writing… Condie immerses readers in her characters’ yearnings and hopes.” - Publishers Weekly

Oh young love....

What did you love best about Crossed?

That they made it! I wish they would have ran away together, but I hope in the next book they get to be together forever.....such strong young people....

Who was your favorite character and why?

This time its Ky...he is so very complex....he is an honorable young man....

What does Kate Simses and Jack Riccobono bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

They bring the characters to life with great emotion...its a good book....I hope number 3 is available soon...

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes and no,,,,the best part was the beginning and the end....the middle was good...and worth reading...but the beginning and end were great....

Any additional comments?

read it....you will like it...

Dystopian Society-Who can you really trust?

Where does Crossed rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Crossed is one of the better audiobooks I have listened to. The beginning of this second book starts out a bit slow, but don't worry-you will be left with questions and a desire to see what the third book holds.

Have you listened to any of Kate Simses and Jack Riccobono ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

The first in this series, Matched, was completely voiced by Kate Simses and she does a wonderful job of getting the character's emotions across. (She should have read for Katniss in the Hunger Games.)

Any additional comments?

This series is particularly good for middle-school aged girls. The romance is age-appropriate.

Better than the first

This still isn't a complete story. The author should have just printed it all in one book. But this book has more going on than the first book so it kept me entertained.

this was a very good book and narration was gud

Where does Crossed rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

one to 10 it was like a 8

What did you like best about this story?

some times there was music helping the mood

Have you listened to any of Kate Simses and Jack Riccobono ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

noo

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

yes!! the music almost made my cry in public with the mood of the book

Any additional comments?

nope

great listen

loved listening to this amazing sequel to a great story line. cant wait to listen to the next book.