Review found at http://www.nightlyreading.wordpress.com 
 I have read a lot of reviews for this book, some good, some bad. It did not deter me from taking a chance and seeing for myself. I really loved the storyline, although, it reminded me a lot of Delirium. 
 Cassia is a young girl getting ready for her matched banquet. She lives in a society that everything is controlled for them. The government decides whom they are matched with, what their job is and even what they eat. When it is her turn to be called to see her match on the big screen, the screen is blank for a few moments. Just as she is starting to panick, she is surprised by the image that shows up. She is matched with Xander, her best friend. Everyone else is just as surprised as she is, it is not a usual practice that you get matched with someone who lives in your neighborhood, let alone, someone you know. 
 The government issues a microcard on the day of the match banquet. Usually, it is for those whom do not know each other. The microcard gives background information on each person so that their match can get to know them a little better. Cassia puts off looking at Xander's card, after all, she already knows him. But, she wants to see if there is anything that she does not know. She slips the card into the machine and poof, the face staring back at her is not Xander, but someone else she knows, Ky Markham. It only lasts for a moment before the screen goes black and Xander's face replaces Ky's. 
 Cassia loves Xander, but now she is having feelings for Ky too! She needs to figure out her feelings and do it without the society finding out. 
 The book did not grab me like I had thought that it would. I had to go all the way to chapter 18 before I got really interested. The storyline was really great and I would never want to live in a society like that. I will continue to read the series, I am curious what happens with Cassia and her love triangle. 
 The next book in the series Crossed is due out in November 2011. 
 3.5 Stars!