Allyson Braithwaite Condie
1) Matched
Author
Series
Matched trilogy volume 1
Language
English
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Description
All her life, Cassia has never had a choice. The Society dictates everything: when and how to play, where to work, where to live, what to eat and wear, when to die, and most importantly to Cassia as she turns 17, whom to marry. When she is Matched with her best friend Xander, things couldn't be more perfect. But why did her neighbor Ky's face show up on her match disk as well?
2) The Beast
Author
Series
Darkdeep volume 2
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Middle-schoolers Nico, Opal, Tyler, and Emma face a more dangerous threat and must uncover the whirlpool's origins, as well as those of that freaky "Thing in a Jar," while fending off paranormal investigators.
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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Description
"Ellery Wainwright is alone at the edge of the world. She and her husband, Luke, were supposed to spend their twentieth wedding anniversary together at the luxurious Resort at Broken Point in Big Sur, California. Where better to celebrate a marriage, a family, and a life together than at one of the most stunning places on earth? But now she's traveling solo. To add insult to injury, there's a wedding at Broken Point scheduled during her stay. Ellery...
4) Crossed
Author
Series
Matched trilogy volume 2
Language
English
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Description
Chasing down an uncertain future, Cassia makes her way to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky-taken by the Society to his certain death-only to find that he has escaped into the majestic, but treacherous, canyons. On this wild frontier are glimmers of a different life and the enthralling promise of rebellion. But even as Cassia sacrifices everything to reunite with Ky, ingenious surprises from Xander may change the game once again.
5) Reached
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Series
Language
English
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"In search of a better life, Cassia joins a widespread rebellion against Society, where she is tasked with finding a cure to the threat of survival and must choose between Xander and Ky"--
6) The Darkdeep
Author
Series
Darkdeep volume 1
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Middle-schoolers Nico, Tyler, Ella, and Opal discover a hidden island in a forbidden cove that appears uninhabited, but something ancient has awakened knowing their wishes, dreams, and darkest secrets.
Author
Publisher
Dutton Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"What would you do if everyone you love disappeared? What if it was your fault? For July Fielding, nothing has been the same since that summer before senior year. Once, she had Alex, her loyal best friend, the one who always had her back. She had Sydney, who pushed her during every cross-country run, and who sometimes seemed to know July better than she knew herself. And she had Sam. Sam, who told her she was everything and left her breathless with...
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Language
English
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Description
Seeking to avenge the murder of her true love while on a dredge ship searching for gold, fifteen-year-old captain Poe Blythe becomes the architect of new defenses designed to destroy her enemies.
There is something Poe Blythe, the seventeen-year-old captain of the Outposts last mining ship, wants far more than the gold they tear from the Serpentine River. Revenge. Poe has vowed to annihilate the river raiders who robbed her of everything two years...
Author
Publisher
Dutton Books, and imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Rio has always dreamed of leaving the underwater city of Atlantia for life in the Above; however, when her twin sister, Bay, makes an unexpected decision, Rio is left stranded below where she must find a way to unlock the secrets of the siren voice she has long hidden and save Atlantia from destruction"--
12) The Torchbearers
Author
Series
Darkdeep volume 3
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Language
English
Description
Middle-schoolers Opal, Nico, Tyler, Emma, and Logan find their friendships tested as never before when the townpeople panic, something cryptic surfaces from within the Darkdeep, and a newcomer arrives with an agenda.
13) Juntos
Author
Publisher
Vintage Español
Pub. Date
2011
Language
Español
Description
Seventeen-year-old Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her, but when there is a "glitch" at her Matching ceremony, she is torn between marrying her best friend and a new love, which could bring disaster.
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English
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A collection of essays and original stories by some of today's most influential young adult authors that speaks directly to teens on how to find hope and comfort in today's turbulent society. Hope is a decision, but it is a hard one to recognize in the face of oppression, belittlement, alienation, and defeat. To help embolden hope, here is a powerhouse collection of essays and personal stories that speak directly to teens and all YA readers. Featuring...