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Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1)

Tahereh Mafi

Why we're reading this: This book is a classic enemies to lovers, an amazing dystopian book with immaculate writing!!
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Nov 29, 2021 Henrietta rated it it was ok

Shelves: ebooks, fantasy, series

I picked this up because I wanted to see what GR was always going on about but really ?? I hope this got better with the rest of the books but frankly I don’t get what all the fuss is about. I read her Emotion of Great Delight and it was a straight 5 star for me but this Shatter Me book

What’s my jaw was dangling from my shoelace ?????

I’d come back and vent later but right now I’m fuming

… okay I’m back (after months lol; this below is on 6th June , 2022, I took notes while I read in Nov 2021)

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Jan 25, 2022 Shelby rated it it was ok

Shelves: romance, awesome-but-i-wish-it-was-a-lot-lon, pleasantly-surprised, dystopian, young-adult, young-love

Hoo, boy. Where do I even begin? I was skeptical about this book, mostly because I didn't see many positive reviews. There were complaints on top of complaints about several aspects of this book, and... I kind of get it. A big problem seemed to stem from the writing style itself, which was a pain in the ass to get through so I could actually finish the book. And the metaphors. My God, so many damn metaphors.

Sometimes it's better to just say, "I felt my cheeks burn with heat as I blushed," instea Hoo, boy. Where do I even begin? I was skeptical about this book, mostly because I didn't see many positive reviews. There were complaints on top of complaints about several aspects of this book, and... I kind of get it. A big problem seemed to stem from the writing style itself, which was a pain in the ass to get through so I could actually finish the book. And the metaphors. My God, so many damn metaphors.

Sometimes it's better to just say, "I felt my cheeks burn with heat as I blushed," instead of something like "I catch the rose petals as they fall from my cheeks, as they float around the frame of my body, as they cover me in something that feels like the absence of courage."

That being said, it definitely does make sense with how the protagonist acts, especially in the beginning. After all, she's been locked up with no company, no one to speak to, nothing but herself, a notebook, and four blank walls for 264 days. So yeah, her sanity is probably shaky at best, and it's easy to see in the way that she processes her thoughts. The lack of understanding social cues, the ignorance of the progress of the outside world, the paranoia - I get it. However, that paranoia and mental deterioration only showed in her thoughts and not in her actual speech. There was no babbling, no rambling like I expected - just a mish mash of mental metaphors and broken sentences that left me, as the reader, struggling to not toss the book aside and tear out my hair.

Ah, how easily creative writing can go wrong.

As for the plot, I enjoyed it! Once you got past the grammar, run-on sentences, and annoying metaphors, I thoroughly enjoyed the plot and I was absolutely rooting for Juliette to be free and safe. And Warner? Man, what is wrong with me that I always end up liking it when the villain shows up to screw over the protagonists? It adds excitement, drama, and kept me reading until the last page.

I do wish there was a little less obsession and fascination over Adam and more world-building. This type of dystopian nightmare doesn't happen so quickly, so I need more backstory! Hopefully the author will explain a bit more during the later books.

Will I read the next one? Yeah, probably. I found a few spoilers during my research and I'm optimistic about the sequel and later novels. I'll keep my fingers crossed. ...more

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Mar 15, 2022 arlyn ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ rated it really liked it

shatter me is a prime example of a book that has an overused plot that’s been executed well. i couldnt put this down the second i started reading it, it’s been a long while since a book made me feel this way <3

im so glad i gave this book a chance because im not a big fan of 2013 dystopian novels and the synopsis didnt pique my interest at all

i was only lured into reading this because of aaron fucking warner and boy did he not disappoint!!! he is as attractive as all the mesmerising fanart of h ...more

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Mar 27, 2022 monica rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Gonna be completely honest, this book felt as if I were reading something written by a fourteen year old who had just binge watched every popular dystopian movie and wanted to fit in on the trend. It wasn’t the worst thing I’ve ever read, but it wasn’t incredible. There was little to no world building besides the occasional barren field, the characters lacked depth, and even the relationships felt rushed and unrealistic. Even the concept of an underground resistance filled with ability users is ...more

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Jan 15, 2022 Grace rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: science-fiction

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Okay, to be honest this book is not the best. I excepted way more with the plot especially with how the book started. It pulled me in immediately, but as it went on it was clear this was less of a dystopia and more of a romance. I love romance, but the plot needs to be superb for it to become a fav of mine. Basically, this book should be categorized as YA romance rather than YA fantasy/sci-fi.

The reason why I am giving it more than 4 stars though is because of Warner (who probably shou ...more

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Jan 28, 2017 Lesr rated it liked it

3.5. Couldn't get past the over dramatization in moments. Great story line.

(ex of line i hated had to do with upside down rainbows. worse. line. ever.) ...more

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