Reached

Reached

Reached is a young adult dystopian novel written by Ally Condie. It is the third and final book in the Matched trilogy, following Matched and Crossed. The novel was published on November 13, 2012, by Dutton Juvenile.

Plot

The story of Reached takes place in a futuristic society where the government controls every aspect of its citizens' lives, including their careers, relationships, and even the number of children they can have. The main protagonist, Cassia Reyes, has been caught in a love triangle between two boys, Ky Markham and Xander Carrow. In this final installment, Cassia, Ky, and Xander find themselves working together to overthrow the oppressive Society and create a better future.

Characters

Cassia Reyes - The main protagonist of the series, Cassia is a strong-willed and determined young woman who questions the rules of the Society and fights for freedom.

Ky Markham - A young man who has been labeled an "aberration" by the Society due to his rebellious nature. He is deeply in love with Cassia and joins the rebellion to fight for a better world.

Xander Carrow - Cassia's childhood friend and another love interest. Xander is loyal to the Society but begins to question its motives as he becomes more involved in the rebellion.

Themes

Reached explores themes of love, freedom, and the power of individual choice. It delves into the consequences of a society that controls every aspect of its citizens' lives and the importance of fighting for one's own autonomy.

Reception

Reached received generally positive reviews from critics and readers alike. The novel was praised for its thought-provoking themes and character development. However, some critics felt that the pacing of the story was slow compared to the previous books in the trilogy.

See also

• Matched (novel)
• Crossed (novel)

External links

• Official website of Ally Condie
• Reached on Penguin Random House