Imagine living in a world where your soul mate is preapproved for you by the time you’re seventeen by the government. Where what you read, what you eat and how you live is already predicted. Quite hard to picture, huh? Ally Condie has succeeded in capturing this visionary society in her book Matched. She can reach a wide variety of audiences because it shows romance, risk taking, and the role of adapting to the image of what society expects from you. The author describes how by following your heart, by overriding your mind, can really influence every choice you make. The plot of Matched is typical, yet unique compared to other popular young adult novels.
Cassia Reyes was stuck with the decision between trusting the government and trusting