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| Author | Allyson Braithwaite Condie |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Matched trilogy |
| Genre | Young adult, romance, dystopian |
| Publisher | Dutton Juvenile |
Publication date | November 1, 2011 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback or softback) |
| Pages | 367 |
| Preceded by | Matched |
| Followed by | Reached |
Crossed is a young adult novel written by Allyson Braithwaite Condie. It is the sequel to Matched and the second book in the Matched trilogy, which concludes with Reached. Told in the alternating perspectives of Cassia and Ky, the novel is largely set in a desert canyon which was inspired by Condie's experience growing up in southern Utah. The plot follows Cassia and Ky's respective journeys to find each other again in the outer provinces as they begin to learn of a growing rebellion against the Society. Reception to the novel was mixed to positive and the novel reached The New York Times bestseller's list for children's chapter books.