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Matched

By Ally Condie
Series: Matched
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Matched by Ally Condie is a thought-provoking dystopian novel that follows the life of Cassia Reyes, who lives in a strictly controlled society where officials decide everything, including who you marry. When Cassia is matched with her best friend, everything seems perfect until another face flash on her screen, leading her to question the life dictated for her. As she uncovers startling secrets, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, challenging the society's norms.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by dystopian worlds where society controls every aspect of life, including love and relationships. It's a captivating read for those who appreciate themes of individuality, choice, and defying authority, all woven through a gripping romantic adventure.

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Matched

On her seventeenth birthday, Cassia meets her Match. Society dictates he is her perfect partner for life. Except he's not. In Cassia's society, Officials decide who people love. How many children they have. Where they work. When they die. But, as Cassia finds herself falling in love with another boy, she is determined to make choices of her own.

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The biggest YA debut of the year - Never Let Me Go meets The Handmaid's Tale for the 21st Century.

On her seventeenth birthday, Cassia meets her Match. Society dictates he is her perfect partner for life.

Except he's not.

In Cassia's society, Officials decide who people love. How many children they have. Where they work. When they die.

But, as Cassia finds herself falling in love with another boy, she is determined to make some choices of her own.

And that's when her whole world begins to unravel . . .

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Matched by Ally Condie has been praised for its compelling dystopian setting and thought-provoking themes of choice and control. Many reviews highlight the romantic elements and the strong character development, particularly lauding the protagonist’s journey of self-discovery. Some critics, however, mention a slower pace, but overall, it seems to resonate well with fans of young adult fiction seeking a blend of romance and speculative storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141334783

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

Collections

Ally Condie Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dystopian Fiction Fiction Penguin Books Series: Matched Young Adult

About the Author

Ally Condie used to teach high school English in Utah and in upstate New York. Currently, she is employed by her three little boys, who keep her busy playing trucks and building blocks.

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