Reading Order
MatchedMatched Trilogy Reading Order
Ally Condie's Matched trilogy is a complete dystopian romance trilogy set in the Society — a future civilization that controls every aspect of citizens' lives, including who they marry (their Match). The series follows Cassia Reyes, who begins to question the Society's perfect order when she falls for someone other than her Matched partner. All three books should be read in order.
Where to start
Matched
Complete Matched Book List
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Matched
Ally Condie·2010·Book 1 — Cassia is Matched with her best friend Xander, but then sees another face on her card - 2Buy
Crossed
Ally Condie·2011·Book 2 — Cassia escapes the Society to find Ky in the Outer Provinces - 3Buy
Reached
Ally Condie·2012·Book 3 — The Rising begins; all three POVs converge for the finale
Matched — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Matched reading order?
Read Matched (2010), then Crossed (2011), then Reached (2012). The trilogy must be read in order — each book ends on a cliffhanger resolved in the next.
How many Matched books are there?
Ally Condie's Matched series is a complete trilogy: Matched (2010), Crossed (2011), and Reached (2012). There are also two short novellas — Xander's Choice and Ky's Story — which are optional companion pieces.
Is Matched similar to The Hunger Games?
Matched shares the YA dystopia genre with The Hunger Games but focuses far more on romance and the emotional experience of living under a controlling government than on action and survival. If you loved the Hunger Games but want more romance and less violence, Matched is a perfect next read.
Is Matched a standalone or series?
Matched is the first book in a trilogy. It ends on a cliffhanger, so you will need to continue with Crossed and Reached for the full story.
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