"Both rich and easy to digest, this will leave fans hungry for the third book." - "Kirkus," starred review
"Condie delves into the inner lives of her characters, plumbing their pasts, confronting their beliefs..." - "Booklist"
"Told in alternating chapters from their points of view, the book gives readers full access to the hearts and minds of two memorable characters. Their needs, love, and internal conflicts are palpable. Their voices are distinct and authentic, and the writing is often poetic." - "School Library Journal"
"This is more than just a placeholder between the first and last parts of a trilogy...Condie effectively sets the stage for the final chapter in Cassia's story by leaving the reader hanging at the end of the book. Matched fans will devour this book and be eager for the concluding one." - "VOYA"
"If you are feeling Katniss withdrawal, check out a new dystopian world where husbands are assigned and no one is free." - "Seventeen Maga