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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The “superb” (Wall Street Journal) second book in the internationally bestselling dystopian Matched trilogy continues Cassia’s story and her relentless quest for freedom.“Intriguing.”—Entertainment Weekly“Steered by characters who break the rules, form new alliances, and commit to surprising paths.”—Shelf AwarenessIn search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, Cassia journeys to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky—taken by the Society to his certain death—only to find that he has escaped, leaving a series of clues in his wake.Cassia's quest leads her to question much of what she holds dear, even as she finds glimmers of a different life across the border. But as Cassia becomes resolved about her future with Ky, an invitation for rebellion, an unexpected betrayal, and a surprise visit from Xander—who may hold the key to the uprising and to Cassia's heart—changes the game once again. Nothing is as expected on the edge of Society, where crosses and double crosses make the path more twisted than ever. Show more