In "Crossed" by Ally Condie, the story continues the journey of Cassia Reyes as she navigates a dystopian society where choices are strictly controlled. After being separated from her chosen partner, Ky, she embarks on a perilous journey to find him. As she discovers the harsh realities of the Society and the rebellion brewing against it, Cassia must confront her own feelings and the value of love, freedom, and identity. Meanwhile, Ky, grappling with his past, fights for survival and connection. Their paths intertwine in a tale of hope, risk, and the struggle for autonomy in a world that dictates their lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Matched Series, Matched Trilogy .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-12th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 416 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2013 by Turtleback Books .

Ally Condie used to teach high school English in Utah and in upstate New York. Currently, she is employed by her three little boys, who keep her busy playing trucks and building blocks.