“The tiny feeling of loss deep within my heart surprises me. My peers will spend the next few days swooning over pictures of their Matches, bragging about them during meal hours at school, waiting for more and more bits of information to be revealed. Anticipating their first meeting, their second meeting, and so on. That mystery does not exist for Xander and me. I won't wonder what he is like or daydream about our first meeting.”
In this dystopian novel, a young woman named Cassia lives in a society where everyone's life is meticulously planned by the Society. When she is matched with a man named Ky, she discovers that she has been matched with another man, Xander, who represents a different life path. The story delves into the struggle between societal expectations and personal desires, as Cassia navigates the complexities of her identity and the rigid structure of her world. more
Ally Condie is an American novelist born on November 2, 1971. She is known for her young adult literature and science fiction novels, with her most famous work being the 'Matched' trilogy. This series has gained immense popularity for its unique love story and profound exploration of the future society. more
“Because if you can't dream you can't pretend that he's still there”
“Reaching and reached. Cassia”
“I'm the realest fucking thing you're ever going to have.”