THIS IS BOOK 3 IN A SERIES!
Book 1: Matched ( MY REVIEW )
Book 2: Crossed ( MY REVIEW )
Author: Ally Condie
Publisher: Dutton Children’s Books
Release Date: November 2012
Pages: 512
Series: Matched #3
4 Stars: I Really Liked It
In this gripping conclusion to the #1 New York Times-bestselling Matched trilogy, Cassia will reconcile the difficulties of challenging a life too confining, seeking a freedom she never dreamed possible, and honoring a love she cannot live without.
My Thoughts:
This review is really late! I read this book weeks ago!
I loved these characters! Reached, the final book in the Matched series, featured points of view from the three main characters: Cassia, Ky, and XANDER! Oh Xander … what can I say about how wonderful he was?! Ky was a great guy too. His life had been difficult, but he showed his strength with his devoted love to Cassia. Cassia learned new things about herself and her society. I enjoyed watching her progress. My only complaint would be that it felt slow at times, but I understand that not every book can be all action and romance.
I have to say that this is the BEST ending to any series I’ve ever read! I’ve never been more happy with the ending of a series. Their lives at the end were definitely not perfect, but I felt that everything worked out like it should. I’m not going to spoil the read for anyone so I’ll just say that during a romantic scene at the end I was totally crying and saying things like, “That is the sweetest thing I’ve ever heard!” as my voice got higher and squeakier. Hahaha you know a romance is beautiful when it makes me cry.
This was a great series! You all should read it!
Content Ratings: highlight between ( ) to view details
Sexual Content: mild ( kissing )
Language: very mild ( d***-7 )
Violence: very mild ( plague with deaths )
Reviewed by Kathryn Cooper
Creator of Clean Teen Fiction
/ Books By Ally Condie (Click cover to view on Amazon)
Kathryn Cooper 
The Matched trilogy is a huge success. Ally Condie is only going to get better, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what she writes next now this trilogy is over.
Marlene Detierro (Parts Hummer)
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Emilee- I loved Matched too, but I think I might pick Crossed as my favorite of the series. Hmmm that's a tough choice.
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This book was very different from the rest of the series. I think the Matched is still my favorite, but this one was good. I think the plague was a very interesting add in! But, I think the end was a little too typical! :/!
Emilee from Fantastical Paper Realm
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Marty- I totally understand. It took me 2 weeks to finish it which is unusual for me too. The plague details and events slowed it down because I prefer lots of action and/or romance. If you're halfway through it should start to pick up soon. The ending really is great! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas break! It's so fun to hear from you.
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Sarah- Yay! It was a good feeling at the end. Love that.
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I just cannot get into this one! I LOVED Crossed and Matched so when I saw Reached I snatched it up so fast. I have had it a couple weeks and I usually devour a book. But for some reason I feel it is so slow moving and disjointed that I am not interested in reading it. I about 1/2 way through and have finished 3 or 4 books since I started Reached. (That is very unusual for me.) I'm glad to read that the ending is good, maybe I will have some time to read it during Christmas break. 🙂 Merry Christmas to you and your family Kathryn! I hope all is wonderful and bright for your holiday! Love, Marty
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I KNOW!! I cried. I wrote a blog post full of extrememly dorky emotional gifs! I felt this wonderful, “all is well” feeling when I closed the book.
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Hannah- Oh yay! I can't wait to see what you think of the finale.
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AH! I got my copy and I wan't wait to finally read it!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE ALLY and her books. So psyched to finish and see what she has coming next! 😀
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