A New Defense of Poetry: Viral Power, Bio-Capitalism, and Ally Condie's Matched Series.

The article presents criticism on the "Matched" series of Young Adult (YA) fiction, from the author Ally Condie, which includes the books "Matched," "Crossed" and "Reached." Particular focus is given to the book series' exploration of science, the creative arts and dystopian society. Additional topics discussed include biocapitalism as represented in the series, the series use of poetry to develop characters, and how the book examines the STEM-dominated higher education and jobs market of the 21st-century.