Crossed (Matched Trilogy, Book 2)

Ally Condie

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Crossed (Matched Trilogy, Book 2)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ally Condie

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Cassia races through the shadows of the Outer Provinces, clutching the last clue Ky left behind. Every step pulls her deeper into a world where trust is a dangerous game and betrayal lurks around every corner. Just when she thinks she’s close to finding Ky, everything changes in a heartbeat.

Themes

Young Adult FictionDystopianRomanceAction & AdventureComing of AgeFriendshipRebellion

Quick Assessment

This second installment in the Matched trilogy follows Cassia as she ventures beyond her controlled society to find Ky, who has escaped a dire fate. The book explores themes of rebellion, trust, and self-discovery within a dystopian setting, suitable for teens aged 13 and up. It contains moderate emotional intensity and some perilous situations but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

367 pages
ISBN
9780525423652
Pages
367
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2011
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionDystopianRomanceAction & AdventureLarge Type BooksResistance to GovernmentFantasyFantasy FictionMarriageInterpersonal RelationsReading Level-Grade 7Reading Level-Grade 9Reading Level-Grade 8Reading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 10Reading Level-Grade 12TeenagersDystopiasYoung WomenInsurgencyAdventure and AdventurersLoveCourageMate SelectionSelf-realizationRésistance Au GouvernementRomans, NouvellesAdolescentsDystopiesJeunes FemmesRévoltesAmour

Places

United States