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Matched by Ally Condie

Pages : 366


If you haven't seen the movie The Lobster, you should. This book reminded me of a younger version of that movie. Though instead of being turned into Animals for not finding a life partner, they just get exiled.   

In this book love is not something you get to choose. It is distracting and can cause damage emotionally and physically sometimes if things don't work out. Something that isn't far from the truth in real life. So the government took that choice away and instead created an algorithm that chooses for you. Based off interests, compatibility, and longevity. They over see everything. The initial ceremony ball, the dates, the wedding. Your entire life is planned out. You can't even write, or read things that are not permitted. You know those little Knick Knacks that hold sentimental value for you? Those would all have to go to a museum. An if you dream to long, it is flagged. So many things are controlled in this world. 

Cassie wanted that, she wanted to fit into that neat little box. Be shown her partner and live her life. Except someone else had other plans. At her Ceremony she was shown not one but two men. One was her best friend. The safe choice. The other was a kid from the wrong side of things, that she was told to forget. Yet once shown an option its hard not to want to explore both sides. What could go wrong, except for well everything.  

I could go on and on about how this book was a great read but then id probably end up spoiling it all. Also bonus points because it is apart of a series. So you don't have to say goodbye to the characters after book one. 


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