Matched

Book 1

By: Ally Condie

Narrated by: Kate Simses

“[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!

Critic reviews

“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

Great Narration

This trilogy is both entertaining and intriguing. Match that with the sweet voiced narration that Kate Simses provided and you have a winning combination.

⅓ the story deserves ⅓ the stars

The good news is that this could easily be turned into a movie. The bad news is that it could be easily done because it moves slowly and not much happens in this book. There was no real conflict, climax or crucial decision. I had to double check to make sure it wasn't just a part 1 of the download. It really feels like the author took a story and broke it into 3 sections. However, I like the story so far and I'm curious enough to read the next book, but I have my fingers crossed for more excitement.

Well written and clean!

Loved the book! And it was clean! What a refreshing thing! You don't find that very much these days!

wow

Matched > all the other teen dystopian books. Listened straight through, and I can't wait for the next one.

A suprisingly addicting story

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

The story was very addictive, with characters that you truly felt like you knew in real life.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ky, of course.

Which scene was your favorite?

too many good ones to pick just one. the match ceremony, her grandfather's last day. the kiss with Ky. when she fakes the red pill.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

yes, I can't wait.