Crossed by Allie Condie

Eva McDonald

Red

06/16/13 Book Review-Final Draft           Crossed

Ally Condie

 Imagine yourself in a futuristic dystopian world, where there is labor rather than lounging, where the government picks who you marry.  Where you are destroyed with one word of rebellion, where you are secretly tracked through your own trusty coat.  You are controlled through red pills, causing you to lose control.  The government is almost torturous, your survival is hanging by a thread.  There is no one to trust, your own childhood friend can betray you, can side with the enemy, and defeat you with the slightest lift of a finger.  Countless people are killed from false nature, one action and you may end up dead.  The world is full of lies, nothing is trustworthy-not even the ground beneath you.  This world is called Society.

They say two is better than one, this story is told in two different points of views by lovers who were separated by Society’s harsh government.  Cassia, sent to work with other girls at a strict camp and Ky, forced into the fields where he tries to survive the enemy’s bombs almost nightly. Letters aren’t enough anymore, the space between them has grown since Xavier has come back into Cassia’s life.  Cassia already has enough problems with her match, Xavier.  He isn’t acting normal and she has to choose between Ky or him-To break the wondrous rules of love or to break one man’s heart?  Word is there happens to be a rebellion, started by an old town known for its bravery and freedom.  Society hears-the town fleds to another headquarters.  The word reaches Ky and Cassia, Ky leaves for another field nearby, while Cassia sneaks onto a plane to work in the same fields as Ky.  They search for the rebellion, to stand up for their history.  The real question is; will they ever be reunited again? Or will she choose Xavier and live an easier life?

 This book was exactly what I was looking for, a touch of romance, history, and full of action.  It made me come out of my shell at the time; I would never have been brave enough to escape a guarded camp and run for my life in an open canyon.  So much happened, it was mysterious within every chapter.  The book felt like your average Scratch & Win.

 Condie sent many messages throughout the book.  But the book always reminded me of a quote I had always heard; “If you love someone, set them free.  If it’s true, they’ll come back.” Ky never wanted to let Cassia go, but he had to.  Their love is questioned throughout the book, depending on who she chooses.

Honorable Mentions

1. Twilight-Stephenie Meyer

2. New Moon-Stephenie Meyer

3. Eclipse-Stephenie Meyer

4. Breaking Dawn-Stephenie Meyer

5. Ash-Unknown