Review: Crossed by Ally Condie

Title: Crossed
Author: Ally Condie
Page Number: 367
Genre: YA
Synopsis: 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.

My Review: I was eagerly awaiting  this sequel! I adored Matched. I thought it was beautifully written. So, my expectations were set a bit high for the sequel.

  I think the writing, once again, was absolutely beautiful and poetic. I love that Condie always refers back to such a strong and powerful poem. A poem that can have so many meanings and has a strong message. Although, this book was primarily about Cassia and Ky in search of each other I also think it's so much more than that, and Condie shows that with the poems and the constant reminder of Cassia's grandfather and the Rebellion. 

   The romance was also very cute. And it wasn't over done, like Stephanie Meyers. It wasn't cheesey or anything. It was just right. And subtle. Not too much, and it wasn't distracting from the everything else. Although it was a big part of the book, I feel it means more than what it really is, and that's why it's also an important part of the book.

  I really enjoyed Crossed, it's not my favorite book, but I liked it a lot. And I can't wait for the next one!

My Rating: 4/5- Enjoyed it very much!