In a dystopian society where the government dictates every aspect of life, including whom you love, 17-year-old Cassia Reyes is excited to attend her Matching Ceremony, where she is paired with her ideal partner. However, when she accidentally sees the face of another boy, Ky Markham, her world is turned upside down. As she grapples with her feelings for both Ky and her assigned match, Cassia begins to question the rigid system controlling her life. Driven by a desire for freedom and authenticity, she embarks on a journey to discover love and her true self in a conforming world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Matched Series .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 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 2020 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

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.