Matched Resources

FAQ and links to all things Ally. Definitely check this one out—she answers the question we've all been wondering: Team Xander or Team Ky?

In case you want to hear her thoughts, directly from the source. Includes updates on what she's up to now, movie news, and more. Hint: underwater cities make an appearance in her latest work.

Thoughts about running, books, and the apocalypse.

For when you decided to have a Matched-themed party. Make Matched cake pops and take quizzes to see what vocation you'd get assigned.

How could somebody not makes a movie out of this book?

Ally Condie shares her dream casting here. Fans of Vampire Diaries, Perks of Being a Wallflower, Castle, and Firefly, this section's for you.

They love the way Condie writes about and captures the feelings of young love. We couldn't agree more.

"Gripping and satisfying," they say. We think that about covers it—plus they gave the book a star. Aw…

Ally Condie talks about the inspiration for Matched, and gives us some hints about its sequel, Crossed.

This interview with a young adult lit blog might be our favorite ever, because they discuss sleepovers and play MASH. Remember that game?

Fast fact: Condie used to be a high school teacher. No wonder she writes so well for teens.

Just two minutes long and we get some exciting info about the sequel. Also, we learn how to pronounce Cassia. Totally guessed that one wrong.

We love this. It's got the exact right level of drama to be a real movie trailer, and is compiled from clips of other movies.

This one is great as well, and features real-life teenagers acting out the trailer. Highlight is the kid who plays Grandfather.

Condie talks about her dystopian influences and who she'd be Matched with if she were in the Matching pool.

If you like to listen to a thematic playlist while you read, here's one for Matched. We especially love Track 4.

Read Chapter 28, and you'll see how genius this cover is.

This should provide some appropriate clues about the second book in the trilogy.

In case you, like us, wanted a visual for where all the action was happening.