Matched (Matched, #1) in Crazy Challenge Connection

Jun 01, 2013 Melanie rated it really liked it

Matched was another good dystopian read. I found the story interesting and really enjoyed reading it. I didn't really care all that much for the main character, Cassia. Some of her actions/choices just frustrated me. Hopefully I'll like her and the guy she chose more in the next book, Crossed.

Overall, though, I really liked this book and recommend it to fans of dystopian reads. :)

*I did not get this book for review. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.* ...more

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Mar 29, 2012 PepperP0t rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, series, ya, urban-fantasy, series-r-us

This was a 4.5star read for me. If you don't like Dystopian or aren't sure this may not be the book for you. It is a poignant coming of age story in a beautifully structured world where your every action is monitored. Of course there is the requisite triangle, but it makes sense here and I was thankful that I didn't have a kill them all for stupidity moment.

Our heroine Cassia has been matched to her childhood friend Xander but as she reviews the documents designed to give her more information o ...more

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Jul 29, 2024 Megan rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: m-o-d, read-in-2024, reread-in-2024, july-2024

I read the book years ago and didn't like it too much, but still planned on continuing with the series. I still hadn't read the other books, and since it's been such a long time decided to refresh myself on the series. I'm glad I did as I enjoyed the book a lot more this time around.

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Aug 08, 2012 Shannon rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobooks, young-adult, dystopias

Good enough that I want to read the rest of the trilogy, but not quite as compelling as some other YA dystopias I've read ...more

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Mar 13, 2012 Elle rated it really liked it

Shelves: boty-finalists, ya-fiction, dystopian

I love the quote on the back from Family Circle's review: "If you like a ton of romance with your totalitarian government, this book is for you!" So appropriate. It's like a cross between The Hunger Games and 1984. Yes...1984. I read classics. No really, I do...

I'm very glad I had the sequel handy. I have a feeling that this would be one of those books that would drive me crazy if I had to wait for the next book in the series. ...more

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Dec 24, 2016 Megan rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2016, new-to-me-authors-2016, 2016-series-challenge-nov-dec, december-2016

I was hopeful this would be an enjoyable read, but I was bored for most of it. I didn't like Cassia's behavior, so I couldn't connect with her. The world the story takes place in was interesting, so I might continue with the series...not sure. This isn't a book I'd recommend.

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