by Ally Condie
Part of Matched, book 2
First published 2011
Cassia defies the Society's orders, risking her life to find Ky, the boy she loves, who has been sent to the Outer Provinces. Her dangerous journey takes her beyond the borders of their controlled world, where she must confront the brutal realities of life outside. As Cassia draws closer to Ky, she faces agonizing choices that threaten her very survival. At the heart of her quest is a deep yearning to reunite with the one she holds most dear.
Genres: dystopia, romance, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-love, star-crossed-lovers
Setting: Outer Provinces, Society
Period: Futuristic
367 pages · Paperback · Dutton Books
Content warnings: anxiety, depression, violence