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March 4, 2013 · 6:00 am

Review: Matched Series

Crossed

I finished the Matched series awhile ago, but I’ve put off reviewing the books because I’m still not quite sure how I feel about them, which is why I’ve decided to review them as a series instead of individually. Overall I enjoyed the series otherwise I wouldn’t have finished them. However, I had some issues with the way the characters were developed. I don’t want to give too much away, but I found the love interests difficult to believe. I felt sorry for Zander in each book which made me not really like or relate to Cassia. I enjoy dystopian novels which is why I like the premis of the series. Most of all, I liked that Condie used poetry as the basis of the rebellion. Even though I didn’t love this series I would recommend it to others.

Check out the book trailers and leave a comment on what you thought about the series or the book trailers:

It’s Monday! Here’s What I’m Reading…

It’s Monday! What are you Reading?: From Picture Books to YA is a meme hosted by TeachMentorTexts . It’s a spin off from Sheila at Book Journeys It’s Monday! What are you Reading? with a focus on Children’s books and YA (pretty obvious).

Here’s what I read this past week:

Crossed by Ally Condie

Summary from Goodreads.

In search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, Cassia journeys to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky — taken by the Society to his certain death — only to find that he has escaped, leaving a series of clues in his wake.

Cassia’s quest leads her to question much of what she holds dear, even as she finds glimmers of a different life across the border. But as Cassia nears resolve and certainty about her future with Ky, an invitation for rebellion, an unexpected betrayal, and a surprise visit from Xander — who may hold the key to the uprising and, still, to Cassia’s heart — change the game once again. Nothing is as expected on the edge of Society, where crosses and double crosses make the path more twisted than ever.

My reading plan for this week:

1. Reached by Ally Condie (audiobook)

2. Just One Day by Gayle Forman

3. Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff (Kindle App)
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What are YOU reading this week?