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Crossed (MATCHED) [Kindle Edition]

Ally Condie
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (608 customer reviews)

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Book Description

The highly anticipated second book in the Matched trilogy!

Chasing down an uncertain future, Cassia makes her way to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky--taken by Society to his certain 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 rebellion. But even as Cassia sacrifices everything to reunite with Ky, ingenious surproses from Xander may change the game.  On the edge of Society, nothing is as expected, and crosses and double crosses make Cassia's path more twisted than ever.


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Unmissable Marie Claire (on Matched) Poetic, page-turning prose Telegraph Beautifully written, touching and intelligent Daily Mirror This smart and imaginative story is utterly thrilling Closer

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(Praise for Matched): Unmissable Marie Claire Poetic, page-turning prose Telegraph Beautifully written, touching and intelligent Daily Mirror This smart and imaginative story is utterly thrilling Closer

Product Details

  • File Size: 587 KB
  • Print Length: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Dutton Children's; Reprint edition (November 1, 2011)
  • Sold by: Penguin Publishing
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0052RE4MQ
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Not Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,498 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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I can't wait to start the next and final book the series. Donald Christian  |  115 reviewers made a similar statement
Ky knows a secret that Xander shares, but is unwilling to share it with Cassia. llama216  |  64 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
161 of 174 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A stronger novel than Matched November 1, 2011
Format:Hardcover
At the risk of unpopularity, I will admit that I was not a huge fan of Matched. It was okay, but my expectations were Hunger Games high, and the book didn't meet them. There was very little tension about the eventual choice that Cassia would make, and yet I really didn't understand her decision.

That said, I thought Crossed was a far stronger novel. In it, Cassia has determined to risk everything in order to find Ky. The story is told in chapters alternating between their two viewpoints, and Crossed is far more action-packed and fast-paced than Matched was. Cassia and Ky are both challenged in ways they have not been previously, and we learn more of who they are as they rise (or fail to rise) to these challenges. Several of the characters from the first novel are off-stage in this one, but new characters are introduced. Unlikely alliances are made. Stakes are raised. Cassia and Ky are growing up fast, and their relationship is both maturing and tested in this book. And while this volume focuses primarily on Cassia and Ky, don't write off Xander. He is still very much a part of the story. I expect we'll see a lot more of him soon.

I was somewhat ambivalent about continuing on to this second book, but I am now looking forward to the conclusion of this trilogy. Condie has done a good job setting up the endgame. With luck, the third will be the best yet.
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Phoning It In April 4, 2012
By Blair
Format:Hardcover
I've never been so disappointed in a sequel. I thought the first one was nice and fluffy YA entertainment. I'd enjoyed the concept and the world Condy was building. Then we get to Crossed: Cassia and Ky wander around SO IN LOVE and reciting poetry. Nothing happens. You find out more about a few characters' pasts without seeing any development. It's like Condy had enough material for 2 books but the publishers wanted to squeeze out three, and Crossed resulted. It's too bad, bc Im no longer interested in the third. I'm truly shocked there are any positive reviews on here at all. Some books are so bad that they're good, or at least entertaining. This is just bad.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Two deadly sins: Confusing AND boring January 28, 2012
By J. Tsao
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Where do I start?

This book's most egregious sin is that it is absolutely BORING. Nothing happens in the entire book. Nothing of consequence is revealed. The entire book could have been summarized into one chapter or less.

The other huge problem I had with this book is the switching between two narrators. Normally, this technique does not bother me, but Ms. Condie writes both Ky and Cassia in exactly the same voice. I mean - EXACTLY. Because of this, I constantly lost track of who the narrator was and had to flip back and forth.

The story left me both bored and confused. One is bad - both together are horrible.

Also, if you plan to read this book (and you probably shouldn't), you should go back and reread Matched immediately before. I read Matched when it was first released and Crossed is not written in a way that it reminds the reader what happened in Matched. In fact, there were some things that were mentioned 3/4 of the way in (e.g. Cassia being an excellent sorter) that I had forgotten about and would have been useful to have been reminded of earlier in the book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing happens in this book
Okay, I tried. I really did. I went into Crossed with an open mind after getting it from the library, even though I wasn't a big fan of Matched, I decided to give this series... Read more
Published 14 hours ago by Becca
4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the first, but still captivating in its own right
I loved the book Matched which was the first in the trilogy. I read the book in a day as I could not put it down and when I finished I immediately bought Crossed. Read more
Published 1 day ago by R. Hash
4.0 out of 5 stars Love
I seriously could not stop reading this book. I love this series. Very interesting and a good read.
I love the characters as well. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Ashley Thompson
4.0 out of 5 stars Crossed
Really good. I loved the suspense. I love Ky in this book. In this first book I thought he was quiet and shallow. But turns out he's awesome and deep. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Brianna
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
I liked the book though not as much as the first. Characters are the same as the first book with a few new additions. Action and good story. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Kimberly Sluder
5.0 out of 5 stars Crossed
I love this series! It is a much different read then my other books, but it seems so feasible that this could happen. The intrigue is very unique. Highly recommend this series!
Published 3 days ago by judy j bills
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read for a middle book.
Most books that fall second in a series are just a bunch of words to get you from point a (book 1) to point b (book 3), this book is no different, but Ms. Read more
Published 6 days ago by One Happy Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Matched
This book is good and I think that everyone should read it. Also the other books in the series are good
Published 6 days ago by jmmmj
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Another great installment in the series! The eventful story of two lovers filled with action. I have recommended this book to many people.
Published 7 days ago by Cassia Maria Reyes
2.0 out of 5 stars Meh
The more I read, the more I realized I was too old for this book... Or maybe it was just exactly like the first one. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Dsummitt
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Hardcover's cheaper than Kindle version?
I know! I work for a publisher as a print buyer, and it costs far less to produce an e-book than a hardcover. When I see the kindle version is priced higher than the physical book I'm flabbergasted.
I'll just buy these books somewhere else, and Amazon can keep their electronic version.
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