December 11, 2011
9:50 AM
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.
The second book of the 'Matched Trilogy' takes us on a new journey with Cassia and Ky: the distance they are willing to cross to find each other and what draws the line that even their love won't allow them to cross.
Alternately written in Cassia and Ky's perspective, the book lets its readers into the private thoughts of Cassia and Ky. The second installment finally gives its readers a glimpse of who Ky really is: his family history, his thoughts on the rebellion, his real feelings for Cassia and even his fears and insecurities. For Cassia, we can finally see (and she finally discovered as well) how strong and determined she is, in finding love and in finding the light.
'Crossed' might not be the action-packed novel that many have thought it would be, but in its own right, it is a beautifully written book. The writing is astounding - in a way even poetic. You can feel the love, sadness, yearning and struggles of the characters - but not in an overwhelming amount. The dosage is just enough for readers to feel and to understand - even just a bit of an understanding of their past, present and their choice of future.
Ally Condie makes the story more interesting by introducing new characters, new terrains and new territories that show what the society is, what it is not and what it can be.
Crossed by Ally Condie is a must-read, definitely a whole lot better than the first book. It will be a year-long torture waiting for the final installment of the Matched Trilogy. Can't wait!
