Matched
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In a world where the Society decides who you love, where you work, and when you die, a young teen begins to harbor the most dangerous emotion of all—doubt that the Society knows best.
“[A] superb dystopian romance.”—The Wall Street Journal
“Love triangle + struggle against the powers that be = perfect escape.”—MTV
“Strong feminist ideals and impressive writing that’s bound to captivate.”—The Los Angeles Times
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 with complete certainty that 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 she begins to doubt the Society’s infallibility.
Now, Cassia is faced with an impossible choice: between the only life she’s known and a path no one dares to follow . . . between perfection and passion.
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Readers say *Matched* presents a future reminiscent of utopian ideals turned dystopian, drawing comparisons to *Divergent*, *The Hunger Games*, and *T...
Probably more of a 2.5.
Um. It was ok, I guess. I am just not a fan of dystopian books anymore. Sure, they were exciting during The Hunger Games era... but I think after the craze died down, we as a society had realized that YA dystopians are all pretty much the same plot. It’s just hard to fake excitement over the same repeated plot over and over. Like, oh no, your society isn’t as perfect as you thought it was on page one? Bummer... at least you aren’t rebelli... oh, wait... never mind.... you ARE planning a rebellion.... I totally didn’t see that coming. *overly dramatic eye roll*
I do tend to enjoy plots that center around romances... but this was one of the first dystopian books with a love triangle (heellloooo trope), where I was annoyed she wasn’t going to end up with the best friend. I mean, In movies, sure, I lust over the BFF’s. Like, I’m totally Team Jacob and Gale over Peeta any day. But in this case, Xander, Cassia’s BFF is an absolute dreamboat and a perfect (dare I say) MATCH for Cassia. ...To be fair, I could be biased because I married MY best friend...
But without the interference of Ky I guess there wouldn’t have been a plot and would deem this book unnecessary ... which frankly, I kind of agree with.
Also, small pet peeve... the name “Ky” was awfully problematic for me, considering I kept wanting to call him “Kentucky” in my mind. Food for thought.
Um. It was ok, I guess. I am just not a fan of dystopian books anymore. Sure, they were exciting during The Hunger Games era... but I think after the craze died down, we as a society had realized that YA dystopians are all pretty much the same plot. It’s just hard to fake excitement over the same repeated plot over and over. Like, oh no, your society isn’t as perfect as you thought it was on page one? Bummer... at least you aren’t rebelli... oh, wait... never mind.... you ARE planning a rebellion.... I totally didn’t see that coming. *overly dramatic eye roll*
I do tend to enjoy plots that center around romances... but this was one of the first dystopian books with a love triangle (heellloooo trope), where I was annoyed she wasn’t going to end up with the best friend. I mean, In movies, sure, I lust over the BFF’s. Like, I’m totally Team Jacob and Gale over Peeta any day. But in this case, Xander, Cassia’s BFF is an absolute dreamboat and a perfect (dare I say) MATCH for Cassia. ...To be fair, I could be biased because I married MY best friend...
But without the interference of Ky I guess there wouldn’t have been a plot and would deem this book unnecessary ... which frankly, I kind of agree with.
Also, small pet peeve... the name “Ky” was awfully problematic for me, considering I kept wanting to call him “Kentucky” in my mind. Food for thought.
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The story is set in a future that follows some of our utopian ideals too far, to the point that they become dystopian. Somewhat similar to Divergent, by Veronica Roth, and perhaps slightly to the Hunger Games. At least in the same vein, but not nearly as brutal. Much more on the romantic side and geared towards young adult women.
I enjoyed the story, and the Audible narrator was great. But it was perhaps a bit too heavy on the romance and light on intrigue and suspense to warrant a higher rating.
I enjoyed the story, and the Audible narrator was great. But it was perhaps a bit too heavy on the romance and light on intrigue and suspense to warrant a higher rating.
This is the first book in a teenage dystopian trilogy, and even though it has similarities to the Hunger Games and the Divergent series, I enjoyed the differences here. I liked the characters and felt they were well developed, and yes there was a love triangle here too. This series isn't as violent as the other two, and gave a lot of food for thought about governing, free will, and choice.
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