49 pages • 1 hour read
Matched
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Overview
Matched is a science fiction novel for young adults by best-selling author Ally Condie. Published in 2010, it is the first novel in the Matched trilogy. It was followed by Crossed in 2011 and Reached in 2012. Matched was a critical and commercial success—as were the other two books in the trilogy. It was a New York Times bestseller and named one of the best children’s books of the year by Publisher’s Weekly. The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) also included it in its list of Teens’ Top Ten for 2011. It has been translated into over 30 languages. Condie’s other best-selling books for young adults include Atlantia, published in 2014 and Summerlost, published in 2017.
Plot Summary
Matched begins on the eve of protagonist Cassia Maria Reyes’s Match Banquet—which also happens to be her 17th birthday. The Banquet is a required event for nearly all citizens of the Society—a dystopian reality that exists at some point in the future. Nearly every facet of life in the Society is tightly controlled, including romantic relationships, which are initiated at the Match Banquet. Cassia is thrilled to be Matched with her best friend, Unlock all 49 pages of this Study Guide Plus, gain access to 8,900+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
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