Crossed by Ally Condie

Crossed by Ally Condie

Released: November 1, 2011
Publisher: Dutton
Series: Matched, Book 2
Preceded By: Matched
Followed By: Reached
Page Amount: 367, US Hardback
POV: 1st Person (Cassia & Ky)
Buy it here: Barnes & Noble•Amazon

OVERALL:

Plot-17/20
Characters-18/20
Creativity-18/20
Writing-19/20
Pace-7/10
Ending-8/10
=87/100  B
★★★★/5

SUMMARY:
Chasing down an uncertain future, Cassia makes her way to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky--taken by the Society to his sure death--only to find that he has escaped into the majestic, but treacherous, canyons. On this wild frontier are glimmers of a different life and the enthralling promise of a rebellion. But even as Cassia sacrifices every thing to reunite with Ky, ingenious surprises from Xander may change the game once again.
Narrated from both Cassia's and Ky's point of view, this hotly anticipated sequel to Matched will take them both to the edge of Society, where nothing is as expected and crosses and double crosses make their path more twisted than ever.-Goodreads.com

REViEW:
I looked forward to reading this book since the day I finished Matched. Because of that, I was left a little unsatisfied. Just like Matched was, important events happened, but the entire book seemed uneventful. There were never any wow moments that really impressed me. Te plot seemed a little weak to me. I can't even really tell you what this book is about because It's about so many little things that don't amount to much in this installment. Despite its slow pace and lack of ultimate issue, this book did provide some enjoyment. 

The characters in Crossed were more intriguing than they were in Matched. Ky and Cassia's romance was more developed and present in this book, which I loved.  In this book, I really was able to connect with both Cassia and Ky's feelings. I know have a greater respect for Ky and Cassia alike. I do wish Cassia showed her strength more and wasn't so oblivious in this book. There were also some new characters that I was also able to easily connect to and enjoy. Also, Xander has a secret, which was both mysterious and intriguing.           

The ending was pretty good. It was kind of surprising but not jaw-dropping. I liked that way it turned out, but I particularly didn't enjoy Ky being there because he initially didn't want to be there. I'm really not sure how I feel about the ending because it seemed kind  of strange how everyone is going different places. All in all, I enjoyed this book. There were some things I did not like, but it did have it's bright spots. I'm just hoping to find out more about the Society in the next book.

My Favorite Part: Probably getting to read from Ky's point of view.  

ALL iN ALL:
Do I recommend this book? Yes, it's a good sequel to Matched.
Will I be reading the next book? Yep, there's something about this series that sparks my interest. (probably the gorgeous covers.)

Thanks for reading! Did you like this book? Did you prefer this book or Matched? Comment and let me know! 

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Review by Macy ♥

Matched by Ally Condie

Matched by Ally Condie

Released: November 30, 2010
Publisher: Dutton (Penguin Group)
Series: Matched, Book 1
Followed By: Crossed
Page Amount: 369, US Hardback
POV: 1st Person (Cassia)
Buy Matched here: Borders•Barnes & Noble•Amazon

OVERALL:
Plot-20/20
Characters-19/20

Creativity-20/20
Writing-19/20
Pace-8/10
Ending-10/10
=96/100  A
★★★★★/5

SUMMARY:
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. -Goodreads.com

CONDENSED REViEW:
This book is really good. It started off a little slow but once it sped up and got to the heart of the book, it was breathtaking. I liked the characters and the amount of thought Ms. Condie put into their stories. This is a great book and I know the sequel will be even better.

REViEW:
Matched is quite an interesting read. The Society immediately grabbed my interest. I really wanted Cassia to rebel and "not go gently" against the Society. I'm sure she'll change some things in the Society later in the trilogy. The plot was very intriguing but it was slow at first and seemed rushed at the end. It wasn't was detailed as I had hoped. 

The characters were very detailed. I loved learning of Ky's brutal past. I wish I could've gotten to know more about Xander though. I got to know Cassia by the the end of the book but did not feel as attached to her as I would've wished. I also really didn't have a strong opinion on who I wished Cassia would end up with (though I do prefer Ky). 

The ending was amazing. It was probably the highlight of this book. It really made me excited for the sequel. I really connected to Cassia emotionally at the end.  

My Favorite Part: Probably the twists and drama that occurs in the last few chapters. I won't say any more so nothing is spoiled.

ALL iN ALL:
Do I recommend this book? Yes, it's an enjoyable, relaxing read.
Will I be reading the next book? Yes, I can't wait and am about to pre-order it!

Thank you all for reading! I would love to hear what you think about Matched or the sequel, Crossed.  

It's a Book Thing
Review by Macy ♥