Matched by Ally Condie

Distopian novels are fun, interesting and thought provoking. When I read Matched I felt very strange and took a moment to think about my own relationship and wondered if I was in the novel, would my boyfriend be my match?

The story shows a society where everything is decided for you. The "Society" as they are named in this novel deside everything for you, what you eat, where you work, where you live, when you die, how many children you have and ultimately the theme for this novel, who you love.

Cassia has always looked forward to her Match banquet, when she will finally see the person that Society have decided that she will be perfect for because of all the data they have collected on her since she was born. Her match was her best friend Xander and Cassia couldn't be happier. Until she checked out her information chip about him, and another person flashed up. Cassia then gets to know the new boy more, and gradually naturally falls in love with him putting all of knowledge of society into turmoil. 

Cassia is a character that I cant help but adore. She grows as a person from the girl who believes everything society tells her to be true, to a reble who wants to find for what she believes in, and to be her own person. I really respect Condie for her choices in Cassia, even though she seems to have no fault apart from her being unrelenting in her desire to please Society until she falls in love with another boy, she makes the character seem real and 3d! I love that about this book.

The only problem that I can see from this book is that it drags a little in some parts. But, I do believe that is only because in this world there's so much more to take in as its so different from anything that I'm used to reading. I did enjoy this book and would be willing to reread again and again. The next in the series is set for a November 2011 release!

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