This book would piques interests of those who are into dystopian novels, you know, the-world-as-we-know-it-has-ended and now, in here the existing population is under the tight control of the Government called as "Society". our protagonist Cassia Reyes worships her society until the day of her "Matching Banquet". That one situation changes her whole life.
But the book fails to add the needed strength that projects Cassia as THE girl that would rock the foundation of their world.
Then comes the love triangle, although a decision has been made by the end of the book, the book should have had touched more aspects on jealousy, the choice and the pain involved.
The MATCHED is fast pace but is very light on wittiness, there is no one place that would want the reader to smile.
The background and the plot is very intriguing and if you are into books where a violin-is-played-in-the-background kind, then is a good choice.