Matched by Ally Condie audiobook

Matched

By Ally Condie
Read by Kate Simses

Listening Library 9780142428634

The Matched Series: Book 1

• 9.81 Hours • Unabridged
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    ISBN: 9781101461860

“[A] superb dystopian romance.” – The Wall Street Journal   “Strong feminist ideals and impressive writing that’s bound to captivate.” – The Los Angeles Times   In the Society, Officials decide. Who you love. Where you work. When you die. Cassia has always trusted the Society’s choices. And when her best friend appears on the Matching screen, she is certain he’s the one—until she sees another face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. Now she is faced with impossible choices: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she’s ever known and a path no has dared to follow . . . between perfection and the truth. Look for the sequel, CROSSED, and the epic series finale, REACHED!

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Summary

Summary

A USA Today bestseller

A 2010 Publishers Weekly Best Book: Children's Fiction

Selected for the Winter 2011 Kids' Indie Next List: Teens

A 2013 Abraham Lincoln Award Nominee

An Amazon Best Book of the Month, December 2010

“[A] superb dystopian romance.” – The Wall Street Journal
 
“Strong feminist ideals and impressive writing that’s bound to captivate.” – The Los Angeles Times  

In the Society, Officials decide. Who you love. Where you work. When you die.

Cassia has always trusted the Society’s choices. And when her best friend appears on the Matching screen, she is certain he’s the one—until she sees another face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. Now she is faced with impossible choices: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she’s ever known and a path no has dared to follow . . . between perfection and the truth.

Look for the sequel, CROSSED, and the epic series finale, REACHED!

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“This futuristic fable of love and free will asks: Can there be freedom without choice? The tale of Cassia’s journey from acceptance to rebellion will draw you in and leave you wanting more.” —Cassandra Clare, New York Times bestselling author of the Mortal Instruments series
“Matched is a page-turning, dystopian love story, written with the soul of a poet. Finally, a brave new world that readers from Twilight to The Hunger Games will claim as their own.” —Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, New York Times bestselling authors of Beautiful Creatures
“I can’t stop thinking about Matched. It’s impossible to put down this enthralling romance, set in a chilling world where every choice is predicted and even love is controlled. I need to know what happens next. More please!” —Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author
“Condie’s enthralling and twisty dystopian plot is well served by her intriguing characters and fine writing.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Deftly explor[es] the individual cost of societal perfection and the sacrifices inherent in freedom of choice.” —Booklist
“Absolutely riveting! Matched is a must-read.” —Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author of the Wicked Lovely series
“At once evocative of Lois Lowry’s The Giver, George Orwell’s 1984, and Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World…Supporting characters like Cassia’s parents and her grandfather add depth to the story…Fans of The Giver will devour this book and impatiently demand the next installment.” —School Library Journal
Love triangle + struggle against the powers that be = perfect winter escape. —MTV.com
Matched introduces a smart young woman attempting to make sense of her dystopic world, à la The Hunger Games. Ally Condie’s debut features strong feminist ideals and impressive writing that's bound to captivate. —The Los Angeles Times 
[A] superb dystopian romance —Wall Street Journal 
Matched is the hottest YA title since The Hunger Games. —Entertainment Weekly 
A Must Read — Girls Life Magazine 
Condie’s enthralling and twisty dystopian plot is well served by her intriguing characters and fine writing. —Publishers Weekly, starred review 
A fierce, unforgettable page-turner. —Kirkus, starred review 
The stunning clarity and attention to detail in Condie’s Big Brother–like world is a feat. —Booklist
Fans of The Giver will devour this book. —School Library Journal

Reviews

Reviews

by The Juggernaut 9/13/2017
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An excellent transition from print to Voice

I was really impressed with the audio version of Matched. I had read the print versions of Matched and Crossed prior to getting the audio version but I can say assuredly that when it comes time to re-read this series, I will definitely choose to listen to my audio books. I was amazed by the female narrator's voice and how she just sounded like Cassia to me. Sometimes a narrators voice doesn't match the voice we hear internally but this was not that kind of situation. I could listen to her read an encyclopedia and I would love every minute of it. The next big thing in YA fiction, I highly recommend this book to everyone.

Author

Author Bio: Ally Condie

Author Bio: Ally Condie

Ally Condie is the author of the Matched trilogy, a #1 New York Times and international bestseller. Matched was chosen as one of YALSA’s 2011 Teens’ Top Ten as well as one of Publishers Weekly’s Best Children’s Books of 2010. She is a former high school English teacher who lives with her family outside of Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 9.81
Audience: Young Adult (12–17)
Language: English

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