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Matched is a 2010 young adult dystopian novel by American author Ally Condie and the first book in the Matched trilogy. It follows Cassia Reyes, a teenager in a society where officials control major life choices, including education, employment, and marriage matches. When Cassia sees information that challenges the identity of her assigned match, she begins to question the system's rules and the limits it places on individual choice.

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What is Matched by Ally Condie about?

Matched follows Cassia Reyes, a teenager living in a society that controls major life choices. Officials determine matters such as education, employment, and marriage matches.

When was Matched published?

Matched was published in 2010. It is the first novel in Ally Condie's Matched trilogy.

Why does Cassia question her match in Matched?

Cassia begins to question the system after an unexpected problem affects the information presented about her assigned match. That discovery makes her doubt whether the Society should control her future.

What are the other books in the Matched trilogy?

The two later books are Crossed and Reached. Together, the three novels follow Cassia as she challenges the Society's rules.

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