Thursday, January 12, 2012

Review: Matched

Matched (Matched #1)
by Ally Condie
Paperback
366 pages
Published December 2nd 2010
by Puffin

Summary:
On her seventeenth birthday, Cassia meets her match. The Society dictates that he is her perfect partner for life, except he's not.

In Cassia's society, Officials decide who people love.
How many children they have.
Where they work.
When they die.

But, as Cassia finds herself falling in love with another boy,
she is determined to make some choices of her own.

And that's when her whole world
begins to unravel...

Thoughts:
Yup. I'm pretty late joining the Matched bandwagon. I just read it this year and I haven't even read Crossed yet. I am so behind! Well, in my defense I was a bit reluctant to pick this up after reading the blurb in Goodreads. Purely romance YA books tend to bore me to death but this is good!
I enjoyed it loads more than a certain YA dystopian that shall rename nameless but if you have been following my reviews then you'll probably know.

Likes
The world created by Ally is so vivid and I love how she describes everything in detail so that you can actually feel like you're there. And the love triangle does not leave me nauseous for once so that is pretty good too.

Dislikes
Some of the elements of the book is a bit confusing. Like the sorting thing or what actually happened to Ky's parents. But I guess the mystery is there to draw you further into the story.

Recommended for: YA dystopian fans
Verdict: 4 stars

In my TBR Pile & Dusty Bookshelf Challenge 2012
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24 comments:

  1. Mary PrestonJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I have not heard much about MATCHED. I may decide to pick this one up.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  2. Kate FallJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I got here from Parajunkee. I've had this one on my virtual TBR pile forever. It's good to see another reviewer really liking it. Hopefully it will inspire me to start it already!

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  3. JewelJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    This is the first time I read about this book. I think I'm going to give it a try. Going on my TBR list. :)

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  4. Christina Kit.January 13, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    I haven't read it yet but now I will!

    thanks!

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  5. FarahJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Hmm... I've been meaning to read this but haven't got the time. So glad that I stumbled upon a good review on this book :)

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  6. primroseJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    Well the dystopian setting in this book is not too depressing. Give it a try guys!

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  7. ProserpineJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    This book is on my TBR pile since its release but never had the time to read it yet and now crossed is out (last november ???) I more late than you! nice review!

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  8. MaidenveilJanuary 14, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    I think that sorting thing will be revealed more in the following books. It's sort of a mystery to readers now. :)

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  9. Andresa TabanezJanuary 14, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    I'm not sure if I liked Matched. You know, this is a book who I hate and I love, and this feeling doesn't let me know it...I'm a lit be confusing hahah But i'll give another try on Crossed, because I really liked Cassie :)

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  10. rocksannJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    I really like matched. I read crossed & i thought it was just okay but good enough that i still want to read the next one.

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  11. Sara Kovach / Dare to be Different - Teach!January 14, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    So wanting to read Matched. You just added a little more of a need for me.

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  12. Kara D.January 14, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I loved this book :D

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  13. ArtemisGJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Matched has very interesting story. I haven't read it yet. The truth is that I do not like the story so much but I'm curious about this book.

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  14. DonnaJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    Great review. I agree about the confusion with KY's parents, but I think that information will come out in a later book.

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  15. nodizziesJanuary 15, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    I love dystopian novels, but Matched wasn't as awesome as others I'd read. It's b/c I love action (like in Hungers Games) and was expecting to see it. I do love the idea of this society where guys and girls are matched. And it's interesting to see her in this unique love triangle. I did buy Crossed, so I am continuing this series :)

    Chen Chang

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  16. SamJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    I love this series! Great review!

    -Samantha

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  17. NedrawJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    I am a dystopian junkie so I 'm definitely going to give this one a try. I love the cover on this book.

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  18. LisaILJJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    I hope you liked it enough to pick up Crossed. However if you like lots of action, don't look for it in that book.

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  19. elinJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Welcome to the Matched bandwagon! I love, love, love this book! Ally Condie is an amazing writer. The poems she includes mean so much in the novel. I haven't read Crossed yet, but I have the book. I just need to find time to start reading it.

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  20. StephanieFebruary 8, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Reading about the world in Matched made me really appreciate the things I have and the choices I could make. And the writing was beautiful!

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  21. LolawidFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    Thanks for your review! I've got Matched sitting on my bookshelf, calling to me. I guess I'll have to go pick it up. Here I go... :o)

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  22. VinciFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    thanks for the interesting review.
    Sounds like a great read.
    Like that you gave it truthful
    comments. re love triangle.

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    I love distopian. This book has been on my bookshelf for a while. But I still haven't picked it up. I should probably read it soon! :-D

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  24. JenMay 17, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    I've heard alot about this... I love dystiopian :) I think i might just pick this up :)
    -JennyC :)

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