Anyway, the first on my list of book reviews to catch up on is "Matched" by Ally Condie. This is one of those books that I just happened to pick up one day at the bookstore and, although I didn't buy it that day, I couldn't stop wanting to read it. It just sounded like it would be a good, solid, intriguing story. So... I finally logged on to my favorite website ever, Amazon.com, and ordered it. Yay!
I have to say... This book was quite good. I read it pretty quickly. It's clever enough to meet my "sometimes harsh" critique (like some of those "silly teen books" get), good enough to have me waiting for the next one, and "light" enough that is made it just an entertaining and enjoyable read.
One of the biggest compliments I can offer is this... When books feature a female as the main character, I often get annoyed with the girl. She rarely seems "real" to me. However, Cassia (the main character in "Matched"), didn't do that. I mean, of course she's beautiful and perfect in every way, but she still seemed normal to me. I didn't find myself frustrated as I often did with Bella Swan. Even Katniss Everdeen drove me crazy a few times. I guess we'll see, though... Cassia still has two more books to go...
This is one book I won't give away too much of, but I will say it's definitely worth the read if you're interested in this sort of book. Just don't be expecting anything too deep... The book vaguely reminded me of "The Giver". The characters live in a world run by "The Society". The Society has done wonderful things in the world... They've eradicated cancer, influenza, and all other diseases. They've ensured that everyone will live to be 80. They've eliminated "accidents". Everyone is fit and healthy and perfect. Want to know the trade-off? The Society gets to decide everything about your life... where you work, what you eat, what you do with your time, who you marry, when you die... everything. This is all in an effort to ensure the best human race. Cassia finds it all just fine and sensible and is thrilled with her "match" (her best friend, Xander)... Until she meets Ky and starts to wonder how it could different.
This is a good story about what one will risk to discover truth, beauty, and love. I will say, which isn't telling anything you can't get off back of the book, this is another one of those "Gale vs Peeta" situations. The girl has two guys... Although you may lean towards one, you know in your heart that they are both just great. Those situations make me sad. As much as I was a fan of one... I liked the other too. I want EVERYONE to be happy. (: I'm anxious to see how it all turns out.
Since it's been well over a month since I've read it, there's not much more I can say... Except that I thought the cover was pretty sweet. (; Read it for yourself, if you like. Next up is my review of "Incarceron" by Catherine Fisher, but for now... Go read something else!
Joi gin!
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