It wasn’t different or unique in any way, and it dragged on.Īmna: The writing style and the characters are what kept me reading. To me the plot was boring at times and predictable. I only read the series because of the characters, not the plot itself. Which aspects of the plot kept you engaged? Which did not?įaiza: The plot was okay. The second trilogy didn’t move the development of ANY of the characters forward in my opinion. She goes from hating herself and being terrified of her powers to taking control of her abilities and learning to love herself. Juliette is a compelling character with many issues to work through. Kenji is the great comedic relief that is very much needed when the story takes a dark turn. Throughout the series he remains unapologetically himself, but learns to accept love in his life. Reading from his POV was a game changing moment for the series. He was set up as the villain in Shatter Me, but the novella Destroy Me gave him so much depth that I started to empathize with him. He does NOT grow in the series and I am extremely unhappy with this.Īmna: My favorite character from the series is Warner, not just because he’s a hot broody boy, but because he is also very complex. I HATE how his whole being is just for Juliette. I love Warner as well, but I have issues that he doesn’t openly talk about his feelings for A LONG time. I don’t think she has made any major mistakes, but she has her annoying moments for sure.
I do like her development as a character. What did you think about the main characters? Was there enough character development?įaiza: Overall, I do think Juliette is the strongest character of the series. At least all the covers match! Note: The eye on the novellas are closed because those stories do not include Juliette’s point of view. The second trilogy changes the eye color to Warner’s and the art isn’t as captivating to me as the first three books. I like how it represents the different seasons and Juliette’s growth. I like that they kept the same theme throughout the series.Īmna: The single eye is a bit unnerving, but the artistry is beautiful. The eye on each book cover has been designed nicely. I do have to admit that the covers are pretty. Thoughts on the cover?įaiza: Initially, the eye was really creepy to me, and I did not understand the connection to the story. Up until that point I had not read a YA by a Muslim author before, so this added to my curiousity about the book. Read on for more of our thoughts on the Shatter Me series! *Mild spoilers for the series are included.*įaiza: intense, supernatural powers, love and rebellionĪmna: poetic, intense romance, dystopia, and diverse What made you pick up this book?įaiza: I am not really sure, I think my book bestie recommend it to me?Īmna: I saw it on a top ten list of best YA books in 2013. In case you are wondering, here is the correct reading order for this series: The Original Trilogy
Then three years ago, Tahereh Mafi decided to revisit this world and add on three more books and two novellas in an attempt to expand the story and provide closure for the characters. Shatter Me was originally published as a trilogy with two novellas. (Think Jubilee from X-Men.) She’s been locked up in prison by The Reestablishment for little less than a year when they take a new interest in her as a potential weapon to be used against their enemies. Juliette is a girl with a touch that can kill. Shatter Me is set in a dystopian world that is controlled by The Reestablishment, a ruthless governing body. This is one series that we both started with a lot of enthusiasm and hope, but ultimately were disappointed by with its final installment. Today we are talking about the Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi. Warner is immune to her.Hello bookish friends! Faiza and I are back with another Book Discussion.
In the meantime, Juliette and Adam have gotten romantically invoked and plan to escape together from the grasps of Warner but on their way out, Warner’s hand brushes Juliette’s ankle but nothing. Warner strikes a deal with her where she has to torture their prisoners and instead will get her freedom back. The Reestablishment, a government that has the world within its grasp, is suddenly looking for her and on top of that Adam comes out to be a soldier for Aaron Warner, the leader of Sector 45. At the back of her mind, something is beckoning her to remember where she has met him before but fighting against those thoughts, she goes on with the flow. īut things turn different, when she gets a new roommate named Adam Kent. Juliette Ferrars is a young girl of seventeen who possesses the ability to kill anyone by extracting their energy through her touch, due to which, she’s confined in an asylum on account of accidentally killing a young boy. Rated: 3.9/5 on Goodreads 4.4/5 on Amazon
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