Crossed, Volume 2, Matched Trilogy

Name: Crossed, Volume 2, Matched Trilogy
Brand: Dutton Books for Young Readers
SKU: 542365
Price: 18.89 USD
Availability: InStock
Author: Ally Condie
ISBN: 9780525423652

By: Ally Condie

Product Description

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Ky has been taken by the Society to his certain death, and it's up to Cassia to save him. As she makes her way to the Outer Provinces, she discovers that Ky has escaped into the majestic but treacherous canyons. Here in this wild frontier is the promise of rebellion. Will Cassia reunite with Ky, or will Xander find a way to change the game?

Product Information

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Title: Crossed, Volume 2, Matched Trilogy
By: Ally Condie
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 367
Vendor: Dutton Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 2011
Dimensions: 9.1 X 6.3 X 1.4 (inches)

Weight: 1 pound 5 ounces
ISBN: 0525423656
ISBN-13: 9780525423652
Ages: 12-17
Series: Matched Trilogy
Stock No: WW542365

Publisher's Description

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The hotly awaited second book in the dystopian Matched trilogy

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.

Author Bio

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Ally Condie is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Matched trilogy and co-author of the Darkdeep middle grade series. She is also the author of the novel Summerlost, an Edgar Award Finalist. A former English teacher, Ally lives with her family outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Ally has an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and is the founder and director of the nonprofit WriteOut Foundation.

allycondie.com
Twitter: @allycondie

Editorial Reviews

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Praise for Crossed:

"Cassia and Ky grapple with secrets, wilderness and the tumultuous meanings of love in the second installment of this addictive, layered dystopic trilogy… Although two-boys-one-girl triangles run rife in this genre, Condie’s is complicated and particularly human, involving real emotional scars… Both rich and easy to digest, this will leave fans hungry for the third book." - Kirkus, starred review

"Told in alternating chapters from their points of view, the book gives readers full access to the hearts and minds of two memorable characters. Their needs, love, and internal conflicts are palpable. Their voices are distinct and authentic, and the writing is often poetic." - School Library Journal

"This is more than just a placeholder between the first and last parts of a trilogy… Condie effectively sets the stage for the final chapter in Cassia’s story by leaving the reader hanging at the end of the book. Matched fans will devour this book and be eager for the concluding one." - VOYA

"…vivid, poetic writing… Condie immerses readers in her characters’ yearnings and hopes." - Publishers Weekly