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ISBN13: 9780142419779
ISBN10: 014241977x
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Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows he is her ideal mate... until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. The Society tells her it's a glitch, a rare malfunction, and that she should focus on the happy life she's destined to lead with Xander. But Cassia can't stop thinking about Ky, and as they slowly fall in love, Cassia begins to doubt the Society's infallibility and is faced with an impossible choice: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she's known and a path that no one else has dared to follow.

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Sequel to the dystopian thriller The Line--packed with even more action and romance

In a follow-up to Teri Hall's gripping novel The Line, Rachel finds herself Away--a place abandoned by the government in which bizarre creatures roam the woods, people have strange abilities, and survival is never guaranteed. For fans of fast-paced dystopian novels, this is an adventure filled with life-and-death choices, dark conspiracies, and heart-poundingly suspenseful moments. This sequel delivers.

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Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows he is her ideal mate . . . until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. The Society tells her it's a glitch, a rare malfunction, and that she should focus on the happy life she's destined to lead with Xander. But Cassia can't stop thinking about Ky, and as they slowly fall in love, Cassia begins to doubt the Society's infallibility and is faced with an impossible choice: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she's known and a path that no one else has dared to follow.
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About the Author

Ally Condie is a former high school English teacher who lives with her husband and three sons outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. She loves reading, running, eating, and listening to her husband play guitar.
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pdxladybug, January 1, 2013 (view all comments by pdxladybug)
Dystopian romance under a totalitarian government...LOVED it! A love story that celebrates romance rather than graphic depictions of sex. A young adult novel that I enjoyed and felt good about recommending to my daughter. This was my favorite book from the trilogy, but you can't finish one without longing for the next.
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JanB, November 8, 2012 (view all comments by JanB)
This is an interesting and quick read about a utopian/dystopian society where the government, here called The Society, controls and decides every aspect of it's citizen's lives. Cancer, heart disease, and birth defects have all been eradicated. Because of natural selection people now live longer, healthier lives. Your job, where you live, and your ideal match for a mate are all chosen for you. Free will and choice no longer exist. What happens if you rebel, want to choose your own path, or question things you shouldn't be questioning? What if you are matched with your best friend who you love, but fall in love with someone else, an aberration who is not allowed to be matched?



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Jazmine, August 13, 2012 (view all comments by Jazmine)
This book was fantastic. Even though it's geared toward young adult readers, and I'm definitely not a young adult anymore, I found this to be an engrossing, and enjoyable read. It reminded me a lot of The Giver, which is one my favorite books. Like The Giver, Matched makes you think about what freedoms you would be willing to give up to live in a "perfect" world.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780142419779
Author:
Condie, Ally
Publisher:
Speak
Author:
Hall, Teri
Subject:
Love & Romance
Subject:
Children s-Adventure Stories
Subject:
Children s-General
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Edition Description:
Paperback / softback
Series:
Matched Trilogy
Publication Date:
20110931
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 7 up to AND UP
Language:
English
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
8.2 x 5.55 x 1.06 in 0.78 lb
Age Level:
from 12 up to AND UP
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Sequel to the dystopian thriller The Line--packed with even more action and romance

In a follow-up to Teri Hall's gripping novel The Line, Rachel finds herself Away--a place abandoned by the government in which bizarre creatures roam the woods, people have strange abilities, and survival is never guaranteed. For fans of fast-paced dystopian novels, this is an adventure filled with life-and-death choices, dark conspiracies, and heart-poundingly suspenseful moments. This sequel delivers.
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Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows he is her ideal mate . . . until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. The Society tells her it's a glitch, a rare malfunction, and that she should focus on the happy life she's destined to lead with Xander. But Cassia can't stop thinking about Ky, and as they slowly fall in love, Cassia begins to doubt the Society's infallibility and is faced with an impossible choice: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she's known and a path that no one else has dared to follow.
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