Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2) in The Not-So Austen Bookclub

Jun 24, 2012 Bree rated it liked it

Shelves: romance, paranormal

Unravel Me practically starts out in the same manner as Shatter me did.
Juliette. Confused. Boxed in. Four walls.
Now I know it's unrealistic; I can't expect her to grasp the full potential of her abilities in like three chapters, or even 100 pages, but I could at least hope for her to try and actually set her mind on figuring herself out. But she doesn't do this until like legit 1/2 way through the book and doesn't actually make a decision to really make an impact until the very last page. *sigh ...more

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Sep 12, 2012 Kristen rated it it was amazing

update: Revised rating upon thinking on it overnight 4.5. Err..keep flip flopping between 4.5 and 5

Just finished and I have to give 5 stars because of all the feels this book inspired in me. I see some aspects that I don't love but it was a powerful read and I would never regret reading it and owning it. Such a roller coaster of a book that is so immersive and descriptive just sort of flung my brain around a bit...and I think I liked it.

You can see my full review on my blog, My Friends Are Fict ...more

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Apr 29, 2012 Valeria Andrea marked it as to-read

No, no, NO!! The damn next covers won't be like the beautiful first cover!(?!?)!!!

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Over reacting? You think I am OVER REACTING!?! ...more

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Apr 13, 2012 Ira rated it really liked it

Shelves: must-read-asap, favorites, owned-book, highly-anticipating

This is a great sequel, but it's lacking something I can't pinpoint... Hmmm.. And I think I've never been more in love with Warner!! And whoever Juliette chooses between Adam and Warner, I know I will be heartbroken. I still like Adam a lot, because he is the safer choice. The better choice, for practical reasons. He is Juliette's true love. But Warner also brings a lot on the table. He's broken and yet still capable of loving. So I'm begging Ms. Mafi to take it easy on us readers when he time c ...more

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May 09, 2012 Kelechi rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-that-radiate-awesomeness, romance, paranormal-fantasy, favorites, sci-fi, ya, teen, kick-ass-heroine, apocalyptic, supernatural

TOO MANY FEELS!!!

Edit: 3/23/18
I reread this book before starting Restore Me to refresh myself on Warmer/Juliette's budding relationship and it really had me squealing all over again! What a gem of a book. ...more

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Jul 09, 2012 Latoya rated it really liked it

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Juliette has escaped whatever fate Warner had for her as a tool for the Reestablishment and now has the chance to be amongst those that understand that she is different. At Omega Point, a portion of the inhabitants have gifts and they all work together to make the operation of the facility run smoothly. Though Juliette has her freedom, she feels more trapped underground with them than she did with Warner. At least then she could see the sky. I think if she becomes any more withdrawn, s Thoughts:
Juliette has escaped whatever fate Warner had for her as a tool for the Reestablishment and now has the chance to be amongst those that understand that she is different. At Omega Point, a portion of the inhabitants have gifts and they all work together to make the operation of the facility run smoothly. Though Juliette has her freedom, she feels more trapped underground with them than she did with Warner. At least then she could see the sky. I think if she becomes any more withdrawn, she will internally combust. She is so focused on the fact that she doesn't want to hurt anyone that she sits balled up in the corner of her room rather than learning to harness her abilities. But it's not all about her; there are other lives at stake. For her to truly understand, it will take something drastic to happen.

Adam is different in this book because he has discovered something he's not ready to cope with, which makes him unable to share it with Juliette. She has her secrets as well, one big one she discovered in the first book. Warner can touch her and she is keeping this from Adam. The thing about secrets, they have a way of coming out and Juliette figures this out the hard way. Does this stop her from keeping more information about Warner that may be crucial to the pending war? No.

Ugh! I can't decide which fella I like better, at the moment it's a tie. Warner surprised me with his emotional depth in this one. He strummed Juliette's heart strings like a pro, thoroughly confusing her more than she already is. Warner is a complex character and I'm starting to like him. Adam seems more unstable emotionally but he is going through a lot that is putting a strain on him. He is scared that he may lose Juliette.

The leading lady, Juliette, in the beginning of this book, seemed the same. She doesn't seem to have grown much outside of her own personal bubble of uncertainty and confusion. She's too afraid to accept herself and the power that has been gifted to her. Juliette is more focused on the harm she can cause instead of the good she can do if she makes the effort to harness her powers. Towards the end, I began to see a glimpse of a new Juliette, sort of like a rebirth...maybe. O Juliette, Juliette! wherefore art thou, Juliette?

My favorite parts of the book are the scenes with Warner and Juliette's notebook. I like her thoughts in the notebook because she sounds more certain of who she is in the world and what she wants. And my second favorite part is when Kenji told Juliette off, priceless. She needed to hear all of it. Unravel Me is full of surprises and action and I loved them as they are unexpected. I look forward to seeing Juliette grow into the fighter that I know is simmering to get out and stop internalizing everything.

Some funny thoughts while I was reading:
"If this girl faint one more time!"
" That boy does not look that good, Dang it's like her brain gets all befuddled around hot boys. Jeez!"
"Well played Warner, you sneaky rascal...I think, I like you."
" Whoo-hoo! Kenji, about time someone told her about herself! High-Five!"
"Finally, Juliette *sigh*, sheesh." ...more

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May 31, 2013 Mavee rated it liked it

Okay, this book should really have just been contempo. The dystopian feel is really NOT working out for me. It's like Juliette's power was just a way for her to be torn between Adam and Warner. ~~I'd choose Warner over Adam, but then again there's Brendan.~~

I'm only going to read the third book for Warner. :> And Brendan, but I think I'm the only one who cares about him ~~since he seems so cute and adorable.~~ =)) ...more

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