2.5 stars. I was somewhat disappointed in this book. Much, much darker than Matched, and not really the light-hearted read I was looking for. That said, it was as well written as it's predecessor, though not nearly as suspenseful. While Cassia is looking for Ky I was totally engrossed in her journey. It was exciting and hopeful, and the alternating point of views between her and Ky gives the book a new narrative voice. But once they are reunited, the plot slows down... a lot. At times it was even boring. 
 When I finished Matched, I was dying to get my hands on a copy of Crossed. I don't feel that same pull to read the third book.