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Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1)

Tahereh Mafi

Start date: March 3, 2012

Finish date: March 31, 2012

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Jan 02, 2012 Kristine Leigh Marbella rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Finished Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi a few hours before my duty started. And I have to say it's one of those books that I could not put down. I enjoyed reading every bit of it. I loved the characters. I loved the way it was written. I simply loved everything about it. Anyway, the main characters of the story are Juliette and Adam.

The story starts of almost a year after Juliette was locked up in an asylum For more reviews: http://sybillinebooks.tumblr.com or http://hypnosomnus-leighmarbella.blog...

Finished Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi a few hours before my duty started. And I have to say it's one of those books that I could not put down. I enjoyed reading every bit of it. I loved the characters. I loved the way it was written. I simply loved everything about it. Anyway, the main characters of the story are Juliette and Adam.

The story starts of almost a year after Juliette was locked up in an asylum because of her power. I won't say what it is because I don't want to spoil anyone. I am so not a SPOILER! haha. Anyway, I loved Juliette from the very start. I loved the way she developed into a strong person. Truth be told, I think she's actually a very strong person even if all she did during the first part was succumb to her fears. Well, actually she did it to protect herself and everyone around her. I think she's such a good person it simply makes it too hard for me to hate her. I think she represents everything that's good in this planet and I simply love her for that.

But, but, but I am so jealous of her at the same time. haha. You're asking me why? Why, indeed? Simple answer: ADAM! haha. Man, that guy is just so hot. I love Adam. I think he's one of those characters that you just can't hate. Loyal, kind -hearted, strong, good looking, hot, hot, hot and did I mention hot? Anyhoo, I think Adam was essential in making Juliette stronger than she already is. And I love him for being there for Juliette after all that she's been through. I just love Adam. I love loyal men. I think it's very difficult to find one these days. haha.

Then there's Warner, the antagonist of the story. It actually came to a point that I got attracted to this guy but seriously, when you think about it he's actually creepy. haha. I mean yeah, he's good looking and all but he's just a little bit creepy for my taste. But still, I honestly can't wait to read more about him in the next novel.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. I honestly couldn't put it down. The pacing of the story is actually very good. Not too fast and not too slow. I loved every minute of it. It's a work of art for me. There was never any dull moments and I just can't wait to get my hands on the next novel. The story is not just about super powers, teen angst whatever. It's about acceptance and finding your place in the world. I'd give this a 5/5 star rating. I wouldn't mind re-reading it again and again. ...more

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Jan 05, 2012 Jennifer rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, young-adult, books-i-own, paper-books-i-own

So for my first read of 2012 and one of Book Boyfriends February group reads Shatter Me was the winner. I hadn't planned on reading it but I would have missed out dearly. Love, danger, adventure, an evil and hot psycho, a disappearing boy and a deadly touch are all covered in this release by Tahereh Mafi.
I loved the writing which included partial and full sentences that were repeated or parts crossed out showing what our heroine Juliette was feeling and wished she could say. Some may not have en ...more

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Dec 22, 2011 ajia rated it it was amazing

great dystopian novel! warner is creepy...

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Oct 15, 2011 Justin rated it it was amazing

Shatter Me literally blew me away, I had heard a lot about this book before reading it since it seemed like everyone in the book blogging world was talking about it. But I wanted to be cautious, you never really know when it's just that initial hype or if it's actually a really amazing book. But I am so happy that it turned out not to be hype, this is one of the most amazing books I've read this year.

I really enjoyed how the settings in the book felt, it was something that was realistic but stil ...more

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Feb 21, 2012 Aleena rated it liked it

Shelves: dystopian-fiction, ya, fantasy, over-hyped, pulling-my-hair-out, 2013-read, pretending-to-be-dystopian

So I am sitting here ~~thinking to myself~~ realizing that Shatter Me really is just ~~pretending to be~~ is a dystopian novel.

Oh my goodness. I really don't understand how Mafi was able to disguise a supernatural book as a dystopian. This just doesn't work. I mean yes okay fine, the world is in shambles. There is a re-establishment that is actually evil, everyone is suffering, the world is dying etc etc etc. But Juliette and her "abilities"? YEAH RIGHT! Where does this even fit into this novel?

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Aug 27, 2011 Emilie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-i-own, favs, read-in-2012

My God. This book has done more than just touching my heart. It has made its impact on my soul, my mind, my entire being. Once you read Shatter Me you'll never forget it and it will haunt your mind, because you want to know how Juliette's story gonna end. If I could give it a million stars, I would! ...more

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May 09, 2012 Rachel's Book Reviews rated it really liked it

Shelves: to-review, my-favorites

=) impressed with the words...with the grace of it overall... a little baffled by my lack of attatchment to the characters...their love seemed so instant. but... official review to come!

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