Most Popular Books by Ally Condie

The hotly awaited second book in the dystopian Matched trilogy In 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 nears resolve and certainty 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, still, to Cassia''s heart - change 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.

Cassia’s journey began with an error, a momentary glitch in the otherwise perfect façade of the Society. After crossing canyons to break free, she waits, silk and paper smuggled against her skin, ready for the final chapter. The wait is over. One young woman has raged against those who threaten to keep away what matters most—family, love, choice. Her quiet revolution is about to explode into full-scale rebellion. With exquisite prose, the emotionally gripping conclusion to the international–bestselling Matched trilogy returns Cassia, Ky, and Xander to the Society to save the one thing they have been denied for so long, the power to choose.

“[A] superb dystopian romance.” – The Wall Street Journal “Strong feminist ideals and impressive writing that’s bound to captivate.” – The Los Angeles Times In the Society, Officials decide. Who you love. Where you work. When you die. Cassia has always trusted the Society’s choices. And when her best friend appears on the Matching screen, she is certain he’s the one—until she sees another face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. Now she is faced with impossible choices: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she’s ever known and a path no has dared to follow . . . between perfection and the truth. Look for the sequel, CROSSED, and the epic series finale, REACHED!

“An eerily beautiful and lyrical story of loss, grief, and how quickly relationships can change, while also changing us.” —Robin Benway, National Book Award winner and bestselling author of Far From The Tree and A Year to the Day “Fast-paced, unputdownable, and full of heart and complicated emotions. An unforgettable story.” —Yamile Saied Méndez, Pura Belpré Award–winning author of Furia, a Reese’s Book Club selection 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 his touch. Now, July is alone. Every single person in her small town of Lithia has disappeared. No family. No Alex or Sydney. No Sam. July’s only chance at unraveling the mystery of their disappearance is a series of objects, each a reminder of the people she loved most. And a mysterious message: GET TH3M BACK. From the #1 bestselling author of the Matched series, The Only Girl in Town is a searingly candid reckoning with both love and loneliness that perfectly distills the messy, beautiful realities of growing up, growing apart, and the courageous act of self-discovery.

“Utterly captivating. A heroine unlike any I’d met before, a setting I’d never glimpsed, a story I’d never imagined. Atlantia is fresh, wild, and engrossing. I love Ally Condie.” —Shannon Hale, award-winning, bestselling author of Austenland and Dangerous A New York Times Best Seller! Can you hear Atlantia breathing? For as long as she can remember, Rio has dreamed of the sand and sky Above—of life beyond her underwater city of Atlantia. But in a single moment, all Rio’s hopes for the future are shattered when her twin sister, Bay, makes an unexpected choice, stranding Rio Below. Alone, ripped away from the last person who knew Rio’s true self—and the powerful siren voice she has long silenced—she has nothing left to lose. Guided by a dangerous and unlikely mentor, Rio formulates a plan that leads to increasingly treacherous questions about her mother’s death, her own destiny, and the corrupted system constructed to govern the Divide between land and sea. Her life and her city depend on Rio to listen to the voices of the past and to speak long-hidden truths.

In her debut picture book, the mega-bestselling author of the young adult Matched series introduces children to mindfulness and being grounded in the present. "A gentle child''s-eye view of mindfulness." —Kirkus Reviews Everyone experiences a wide range of emotions, and some of them are not easy to handle. Bestselling novelist Ally Condie has crafted a thoughtful and atmospheric meditation that illustrates some practical ways to stay grounded when the world feels overwhelming. We can feel, taste, look, hear, or smell. We can be creative or express our thoughts. We can do kind things for others. We can ask for a hug. Here gently instructs young readers how to slow down, be present, and to use all their senses in order to appreciate the beauty around them, to connect with nature, and to feel calm in their bodies and minds. By getting out of our heads and focusing on one thing at a time and being present, we realize that these hard feelings are not as big and scary as they seem.

A tender and compelling contemporary novel for young readers about facing loss and finding friendship, from Ally Condie, international bestselling author of the Matched series. Nominated by the Mystery Writers of America for the 2017 Edgar Award “Kids are awesome. And they are diverse. There are children with different abilities and backgrounds and experiences, and every one of them deserves to find themselves in children''s literature and to know that they matter.” –Ally Condie, on Summerlost Sometimes it takes a new friend to bring you home. It''s the first real summer since the accident that killed Cedar''s father and younger brother, Ben. Cedar and what’s left of her family are returning to the town of Iron Creek for the summer. They’re just settling into their new house when a boy named Leo, dressed in costume, rides by on his bike. Intrigued, Cedar follows him to the renowned Summerlost theatre festival. Soon, she not only has a new friend in Leo and a job working concessions at the festival, she finds herself surrounded by mystery. The mystery of the tragic, too-short life of the Hollywood actress who haunts the halls of Summerlost. And the mystery of the strange gifts that keep appearing for Cedar. Infused with emotion and rich with understanding, Summerlost is the touching new novel from Ally Condie, the international bestselling author of the Matched series that highlights the strength of family and personal resilience in the face of tragedy. "Generous and bittersweet, Summerlost has the emotional acuity of Ms. Condie’s writing for older teenagers, but it’s pitched just right for readers ages 10-14." –Wall Street Journal "Funny, sad, sweet, and heartwarming." –Parents.com, Special Needs Now blog ★ "Condie is at her best . . . grabbing readers’ interest from the first page." —Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Thoughtful, poetic chapter endings guide readers new to psychological depth toward meaningful connections between plot events and thematic reflections." —BCCB, starred review "A nuanced portrait of grief deeply grounded in the middle-school mind-set." —Booklist "Honest, lovely, and sad." —Kirkus Reviews

Ally Condie’s beloved #1 bestseller, Matched, is now available as a Penguin Mini edition. Complete and unabridged, the book''s revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper makes it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. Perfectly-sized to slip into a pocket or bag, Penguin Minis are ideal for reading on the go. About Matched: In the Society, Officials decide. Who you love. Where you work. When you die. Cassia has always trusted the Society’s choices. And when her best friend appears on the Matching screen, she is certain he’s the one—until she sees another face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. Now she is faced with impossible choices: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she’s ever known and a path no has dared to follow . . . between perfection and the truth.

REESE''S BOOK CLUB PICK "Our June Reese''s Book Club pick is the perfect summer read!!! The Unwedding by Ally Condie opens with a wedding at a gorgeous resort in Big Sur... but everything begins to fall apart when the main character Ellery discovers a dead body the morning of the ceremony." - Reese Witherspoon The White Lotus meets Agatha Christie in this bold novel from a #1 New York Times bestselling author, "a knife''s-edge whodunit that''s as much a thriller as it is an exquisite meditation on grief and loss." (Nicola Yoon) 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 remembers how it felt to be on the cusp of everything new and wonderful, with a loved and certain future glimmering just ahead. Now, she isn''t certain of anything except for her love for her kids and her growing realization that this place, though beautiful, is unsettling. When Ellery discovers the body of the groom floating in the pool in the rain, she realizes that she is not the only one whose future is no longer guaranteed. Before the police can reach Broken Point, a mudslide takes out the road to the resort, leaving the guests trapped. When another guest dies, it''s clear something horrible is brewing. Everyone at Broken Point has a secret. And everyone has a shadow. Including Ellery.

"This book left me breathless!" --R. L. Stine, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Goosebumps and Fear Street "Move over, Stranger Things. . . The Darkdeep will pull you into an irresistibly eerie world beyond your wildest dreams--and nightmares." --Melissa de la Cruz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Descendants series New York Times bestselling authors Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs team up to co-author this thrilling first book in a darkly suspenseful middle grade series. Everyone in Timbers knows Still Cove is off-limits, with its creepy Beast sightings and equally terrifying legends. But when a bullying incident sends twelve-year-old Nico Holland over a cliff and into Still Cove''s icy waters, friends Tyler and Emma--and even Opal Walsh, who usually runs with the popular kids--rush to his rescue . . . and discover a mysterious island hiding in the murky, swirling mists below. Though the island appears uninhabited, the kids can''t shake a feeling that something about it is definitely not right. Their suspicions grow when they stumble upon an abandoned houseboat filled with all sorts of curiosities: odd-looking weapons, unnerving portraits, maps to unknown places, and a glass jar containing something completely unidentifiable. And in its lowest depths churns a dark, deep secret. As the group delves deeper into this mysterious new clubhouse, their lives begin to intertwine in weird and dangerous ways. For something ancient has awakened . . . and it can detect not only their wishes and dreams, but also their darkest, most terrible imaginings. Do they have what it takes to face the shadowy secrets lurking within their own hearts? Told from alternating points of view, this pulse-racing tale from bestselling duo Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs is the start of a high-stakes, thrilling series about friendship and believing in yourself--and each other.

The fierce new YA novel from Ally Condie, author of the bestselling Matched trilogy “A compelling, serpentine journey into the heart of grief, the way it can threaten to destroy, and what it looks like to survive.” —Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes “With its wonderful subversion of gender tropes and achingly real characters, The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe takes readers on an epic journey to unearth life’s true treasures. Ally Condie has knocked it out of the park.” —Renée Ahdieh, bestselling author of Smoke in the Sun and The Wrath & the Dawn Who do you become when you have nothing left to lose? There is something Poe Blythe, the seventeen-year-old captain of the Outpost’s 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 ago. But as she navigates the treacherous waters of the Serpentine and realizes there might be a traitor among her crew, she must also reckon with who she has become, who she wants to be, and the ways love can change and shape you. Even—and especially—when you think all is lost. Ally Condie, the international bestselling author of the Matched trilogy, returns with an intricately crafted and emotionally gripping story of one young woman’s journey to move beyond the grief and anger that control her and find the inner strength to chart her own course.

This digital collection includes all three critically acclaimed, award-winning novels from Ally Condie''s Matched Trilogy, including Matched, Crossed, and the breathtaking conclusion, Reached. An international bestseller, the Matched Trilogy is a story for right now and storytelling with the resonance of a classic.

Discover a thrilling, darkly suspenseful middle grade series by New York Times bestselling authors Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs in this three-book digital bundle! Everyone in Timbers knows Still Cove is off-limits, with its creepy Beast sightings and equally terrifying legends. But when a bullying incident sends twelve-year-old Nico Holland over a cliff and into Still Cove''s icy waters, friends Tyler and Emma--and even Opal Walsh, who usually runs with the popular kids--rush to his rescue . . . and discover a mysterious island hiding in the murky, swirling mists below. Though the island appears uninhabited, the kids can''t shake a feeling that something about it is definitely not right. Their suspicions grow when they stumble upon an abandoned houseboat filled with all sorts of curiosities, and in its lowest depths churns a dark, deep secret. As the group delves deeper into this mysterious new clubhouse, they discover shocking secrets about their houseboat hangout, the Rift, and the Darkdeep itself, and their lives begin to intertwine in weird and dangerous ways. For something ancient has awakened . . . Now, the friends must fight to protect their secrets, defeat new enemies, and save Timbers and all that they love, putting their friendships to the test as never before. Do they have what it takes to face the shadowy secrets lurking within their own hearts? This e-book bundle includes the entire series: The Darkdeep, The Beast, and The Torchbearers.

"This book left me breathless!" - R. L. Stine, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Goosebumps and Fear Street, on The Darkdeep "Everything you could want in a series." - Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil, on The Beast The blockbuster middle-grade series by New York Times bestselling authors Ally Condie and Brendan continues in this edge-of-your-seat adventure that''s Stranger Things meets The Goonies. After the events of Dark Halloween, the town of Timbers is in a full-blown monster panic, making life for the Torchbearers--Opal, Nico, Tyler, Emma, and Logan--extremely difficult. Nico is investigating the Rift and the strange natural phenomena that continue to occur, all while worrying about his dad''s potential work transfer. Opal has her hands full researching the founding Torchbearer, Yvette Dumont, and deciphering clues from another realm sent by the mysterious Thing In a Jar. Emma''s wildly popular YouTube show has brought her new-found fame, but also earned her some enemies. Logan is trying to unlock secrets in his own family history that might shed light on how the Torchbearer Order began, while Tyler, as the self-proclaimed Beastmaster, strives to commune with--and not be eaten by--the mercurial and deadly alien sea creature living in Still Cove. But that''s not all. Something cryptic has surfaced from within the Darkdeep. Questions arise, and the five friends find themselves suddenly at odds. The stakes climb even higher when an enigmatic new girl comes to town, with an agenda of her own. As the Torchbearers discover shocking secrets about their houseboat hangout, the Rift, and the Darkdeep itself, signs point to new realms beyond the ones they know, putting their friendships to the test as never before . . . Told from alternating POVs, this thrilling next book from bestselling duo Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs will once again have readers sleeping with the lights on.

"Thrilling, intense, with pulse-pounding chills . . . Everything you could want in a series." --Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil New York Times bestselling authors Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs co-author another edge-of-your-seat adventure in this darkly suspenseful middle grade series. Nico, Opal, Tyler, Emma, and Logan survived their worst fears come to life, and saved their tiny Pacific Northwest town of Timbers from a monstrous figment invasion. Now they just want to keep their heads down, enjoy Halloween, and explore the secrets of their mysterious houseboat clubhouse. And also figure out their new Torchbearer responsibilities as keepers of the Darkdeep, an ancient whirlpool hidden in Still Cove that can make both dreams and nightmares into reality. But when a dangerous new breed of figments starts appearing on their own, and the very environment around them begins to spiral out of control, the friends realize they have no idea what they are doing-or how they''re supposed to restrain the Darkdeep. They must uncover the pool''s origins, as well as those of the freaky Thing in a Jar, a seemingly lifeless green creature Opal believes is communicating with her. To make matters worse, a trashy YouTube series has rolled into town intent on finding the Beast, the legendary local sea monster suddenly stirring up the countryside. As threats rapidly close in around them, the friends must fight to protect their secrets, defeat new enemies, and save Timbers and all that they love. Told from alternating points of view, this chilling sequel from bestselling duo Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs will once again have readers sleeping with the lights on.

A free eBook sampler featuring selections from ACROSS THE UNIVERSE by Beth Revis, BORN WICKED by Jessica Spotswood, LEGEND by Marie Lu, MATCHED by Ally Condie, and NIGHTSHADE by Andrea Cremer. Every page will leave you Breathless!

Nunca desafíes el juego del amor... Juntos, primera parte de la trilogía, lo tiene todo: un futuro utópico, aventura, suspense, crítica social y un amor imposible. En el mundo de Cassia, las autoridades lo deciden todo. A quién debes amar, de qué debes trabajar, incluso cuándo debes morir. Cassia nunca ha cuestionado las decisiones que han tomado por ella, ni siquiera cuando le comunican que su «pareja perfecta» -la persona con quien deberá compartir el resto de su vida- es Xander, su mejor amigo. Los problemas llegan más tarde, cuando un extraño error informático hace que en la microficha que las autoridades le han entregado aparezca la cara de otro chico: el enigmático Ky. Con una mezcla de estupefacción y curiosidad, Cassia empieza a investigar. ¿Y si este error no fuera fortuito? ¿Y si la persona de su vida no fuera quien le han asegurado que es? Al intentar buscar respuestas a todas estas preguntas, Cassia deberá afrontar una elección imposible entre la perfección y la pasión, entre Xander y Ky, entre la única vida que conoce y el camino que nadie hasta entonces se ha atrevido a seguir... Reseñas: «El mayor éxito juvenil desde Los juegos del hambre.» Entertainment Weekly «Si el mundo de Katniss te ha marcado, no puedes perderte esta saga en la que no hay libertad ni para decidir de quién te enamoras.» Seventeen Magazine «Intenso, inolvidable, adictivo.» Kirkus Review

Nunca desafíes el juego del amor... El desenlace de la trilogía Juntos lo tiene todo: un futuro utópico, aventura, suspense, crítica social y un amor imposible. Cassia y Ky abandonaron la Sociedad tras la promesa de un mundo más libre en el que poder estar juntos, lejos de las Autoridades y de sus tiránicas normas. Pero ahora que lo han encontrado deben volver a separarse: a Cassia el Alzamiento le ha asignado un puesto como infiltrada en el corazón de la Sociedad; mientras que Ky deberá trabajar en la rebelión desde el otro lado de la frontera. Sin embargo, nada saldrá como estaba previsto y pronto se darán cuenta de que la libertad es una peligrosa arma de doble filo... Reseñas: «El mayor éxito juvenil desde Los juegos del hambre.» Entertainment Weekly «Si el mundo de Katniss te ha marcado, no puedes perderte esta saga en la que no hay libertad ni para decidir de quién te enamoras.» Seventeen Magazine «Intenso, inolvidable, adictivo.» Kirkus Review

Un quête périlleuse entre amour et engagement, doubles jeux et trahisons.

La Crique stagnante est l''endroit le plus redouté des habitants de Timbers. Et lorsque Nico, Tyler et Emma n''ont d''autres choix que de s''y aventurer, l''un d''entre eux disparaît dans un mystérieux tourbillon de brume. Aussitôt, ses amis partent à sa recherche et découvrent un portail d''accès à l''Infinoir. Dans ce monde parallèle, tout ce que l''on imagine devient possible. Ce qui semblait être un rêve éveillé va vite se transformer en cauchemar quand de dangereuses créatures s''échappent de l''Infinoir pour semer la terreur dans la ville. Approche-toi... si tu oses

Un an déjà que le père et le plus jeune frère de Cedar ont disparu dans un accident de voiture. Ce premier été après le drame, l’adolescente, sa mère et son frère s’installent dans leur nouvelle maison de vacances, dans la petite ville d’Iron Creek, et tentent de se reconstruire. Très vite, les mystères se succèdent : qui est ce garçon bizarrement costumé qui passe chaque jour à vélo devant la maison ? Qui peut bien déposer des objets sur le rebord de la fenêtre sans explication ? Dans les coulisses de Summerlost, un festival de théâtre, Cedar se laisse entraîner par Leo sur les traces d’une actrice disparue dans d’étranges circonstances... La magie d’un été sous le signe de l’amitié et du théâtre.

Presents the three volumes of the author''s Matched trilogy that follow Cassia''s growing dissatisfaction with the Society and her struggle with choosing between Xander and Ky.

A gentle exploration of being in the present moment by the mega-bestselling author of the Matched series, Ally Condie. It''s okay to sit still. To not go anywhere. Sometimes our problems or worries can feel too big, and we don’t know how to fix them. Just as a butterfly has to sit in it''s dark chrysalis before its time to spread its wings, sometimes we have to sit in our own confusion or discomfort. But with a friend by your side, the journey can feel much sweeter. When we''re ready, we can keep walking, no matter how long it takes to get . . . there. In this soothing follow up to Here by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ally Condie, readers are introduced to the power of being in the present moment and taking their time, and the importance of honoring all of their emotions.

Der 2. Band der Spiegel-Bestsellerserie um Cassia & Ky Wenn das System dich zwingt zu fliehen, kann deine Liebe überleben? Stell dir vor, du lebst in einer Welt, in der alles in deinem Leben geregelt wird – sogar, wen du lieben musst. Aber du liebst den Falschen: Jemanden, den das System töten will. Wie weit würdest du gehen, um sein Leben zu retten? Würdest du für deine Liebe sterben? Wie durch ein Wunder gelingt Cassia die Flucht in die Äußeren Provinzen. Sie will nach Ky suchen, ihrer großen Liebe. Ky kämpft dort als Soldat für die Gesellschaft und ist ununterbrochen brutalen Angriffen ausgesetzt. Als Cassia endlich auf eine Spur von Ky stößt, ist er bereits entkommen und auf dem Weg in die wilden Canyons in den Grenzgebieten. Verzweifelt macht sich Cassia auf den lebensgefährlichen Weg. Was wird sie am Ende der ihr bekannten Welt finden? Zwischen steinigen Schluchten und staubigen Pfaden sucht Cassia nicht nur nach Ky – sondern auch nach sich selbst.

›Die Auswahl‹ – der 1. Band der internationalen Erfolgsserie um Cassia & Ky Das System sagt, wen du lieben sollst – aber was sagt dein Herz? Für die 17-jährige Cassia ist es der wichtigste Tag ihres Lebens: Heute erfährt sie, wen sie mit 21 heiraten wird – wen das System für sie ausgewählt hat. Es könnte jeder Junge aus Oria sein, doch zur großen Überraschung aller wird ihr bester Freund Xander als ihr Partner bekanntgegeben. Als Cassia sich später auf dem feierlich überreichten Mikrochip Informationen über Xander ansehen will, passiert etwas schier Unmögliches: Es erscheint das Gesicht eines anderen Jungen – das von Ky. Cassia ist schockiert und verängstigt. Das System macht keine Fehler! Und tatsächlich wird ihr von offizieller Seite versichert, dass es sich um ein einmaliges Versehen handelt. Aber Cassia geht Kys Anblick nicht mehr aus dem Kopf. Gibt es doch die Möglichkeit zu wählen?