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 First let me mention the difference between Crossed and its predecessor, Matched. They are like night and day, if you did not know any better you would think two different authors wrote them. It is not a difference that makes you say "What was she thinking," because both novels are excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed both of them but Crossed made me think of all the other novels I've read that have passed my "It was just okay" mark. Crossed is one of those books that you will read again and again because it is truly written so wonderful and so much happens! It automatically raises your expectations for all books because you know expect everything you read to be this good. 
 If you didn't think a lot happened in the last book and it was all focused on the romance you'll be pleasantly surprised with this one. All the scheming and secrets and plot twists take your full focus and you'll love it. 
 My own little sorting: 
 I believe your thoughts on this book will match (see what I did there, wink wink) either liking it or disliking it based on the following scenarios. 
 If you liked Matched only for the romance = Dislike 
 If you liked Matched but wish it had more action/plot = Like 
 If you didn't like Matched because nothing happened = Like 
 If you didn't like Matched except for Xander - Dislike 
 I give Crossed a well deserved five stars.