Name: shatter me #1
Rating: 4.114678899082569 (109 reviews)

Tahereh Mafi

shatter me #1

A fragile teenage girl is held captive. Locked on a cell by The Reestablishment, a harsh dictatorship in charge of a crumbling world. But Juliette is no ordinary teenager - one touch from her can killl.
The Reestablishment wants to use her as a weapon. But Juliette has other plans. After a lifetime without freedom, she's finally discovered the strength to fight back- and to find a future with the one person she thought she'd lost forever...

Book #1

Shatter Me

Reader Gyal😛

The writing style is very different from what I’m used to… not sure if it’s a representation of the character in the book and how she thinks, or the author herself. 

Anyway, it was actually pretty good. I couldn’t put the book down. 

Edit: the writing style is how Juliette thinks and processes life. Throughout the book and series it changes as she develops. 

Alana 

The writing style is very different from what I’m used to… not sure if it’s a representation of the character in the book and how she thinks, or the author herself. 

Anyway, it was actually pretty good. I couldn’t put the book down. 

Edit: the writing style is how Juliette thinks and processes life. Throughout the book and series it changes as she develops. 

the start and middle was quiet slow and honestly didn't see the hype but the ending really made it worth it and will be buying the next one 

connie charnock 

so good, did not get bored once. Adam was so annoying in my opinion I Loki like Warner…. 

Tuleen Joudeh

It got boring for some time but the last 100 pages were worth it. I LOVE KENJI.

Nina May

my love for dystopian books has been fed.

I have tried to read this books countless times before but never could because of the writing.

something about it just didn’t work with me.

However once i got past the 4th chapter, i could not put this down.

Was Juliette an absolute slay and a very realistic character??? YES.

Was her inner monologue fun to read?? YES YES YES.

Is the resistance very suspicious to me?? yes, too suspicious!

Was Adam an annoying little shit to me?? Yes. i couldn’t even tell you why, he’s just weird.

Do i like Kenji ?? I just know he’s the funniest character till now.

overall this was a fun read and i’ll probably continue the series

I found this really interesting tbh.

my love for dystopian books has been fed.

I have tried to read this books countless times before but never could because of the writing.

something about it just didn’t work with me.

However once i got past the 4th chapter, i could not put this down.

Was Juliette an absolute slay and a very realistic character??? YES.

Was her inner monologue fun to read?? YES YES YES.

Is the resistance very suspicious to me?? yes, too suspicious!

Do i think aaron is crazy??? Absolutely.

Is he also kind of ???? Definitely!

Was Adam an annoying little shit to me?? Yes. i couldn’t even tell you why, he’s just weird.

Do i like Kenji ?? I just know he’s the funniest character till now.

overall this was a fun read and i’ll probably continue the series

Eleni 

taci

Was a new kinda story. It was a mix of X-Men and end of times world break down apocalypse. I didn't hate it but I can't say I loved it that much. 

Mel Contin

it wasn't bad, but it wasn't the most exceptional book I've ever read. I did love the characters, and I found Juliette to be very heartbreaking however. I find that Mafi's writting does create a huge atmosphere of empathy, and her way of formulating this by showing how Juliette's mind is, how much of a mess it is, it does bring this book up to another level. Not much really happened in this book. It was just an introduction to the entire story, more like a novella than anything. The action that did happen felt broken and a little fluffy, but I think as the books go on it'll feel like that less especially as we begin to become more involved in the characters. 

However, I absolutely adore Kenji. Immediatly into his introduction, he all of a sudden brings this atmosphere and hilarious vibe into the book. He lightens the mood and it's so charming. HIS BOLD FLIRTATION WITH JULIETTE>>> (btw can i just say that Kent is a teeeeny tiiiny bit annoying, LIKE I LOVE HIM ESPECIALLY BC HOW HE TREATS JULIETTE BUUUT IT'S JUST A LITTLE INTENSE but like he's not bad HE'S LIKE AMAZING FOR JULIETTE. 

also adam warner can kill himself and thats on gaslighting 😢 BRO REALLY TRIED TO GASLIGHT JULIETTE INTO BEING A MONSTER... and that scene with the toddler in the torture chamber 💔 BUT WHEN SHE SMASHED THROUGH 5FT OF CONCRETE 💪🏽 power move. wish i saw Warner's face(s). xxx

OVERALL, this book had some character and was a little bit of a drag. I was bored but not bored, and I wasn't wishing for it to end, but I wasn't exactly wishing for it to not end. it's the first book in the series, however, so i didnt really expect alot. The first book of a series is rarely the most gorgeous, amazing book i've ever read. Hats off to Mafi, however. 

Safs 🧸

it wasn't bad, but it wasn't the most exceptional book I've ever read. I did love the characters, and I found Juliette to be very heartbreaking however. I find that Mafi's writting does create a huge atmosphere of empathy, and her way of formulating this by showing how Juliette's mind is, how much of a mess it is, it does bring this book up to another level. Not much really happened in this book. It was just an introduction to the entire story, more like a novella than anything. The action that did happen felt broken and a little fluffy, but I think as the books go on it'll feel like that less especially as we begin to become more involved in the characters. 

However, I absolutely adore Kenji. Immediatly into his introduction, he all of a sudden brings this atmosphere and hilarious vibe into the book. He lightens the mood and it's so charming. HIS BOLD FLIRTATION WITH JULIETTE>>> (btw can i just say that Kent is a teeeeny tiiiny bit annoying, LIKE I LOVE HIM ESPECIALLY BC HOW HE TREATS JULIETTE BUUUT IT'S JUST A LITTLE INTENSE but like he's not bad HE'S LIKE AMAZING FOR JULIETTE. 

also adam warner can kill himself and thats on gaslighting 😢 BRO REALLY TRIED TO GASLIGHT JULIETTE INTO BEING A MONSTER... and that scene with the toddler in the torture chamber 💔 BUT WHEN SHE SMASHED THROUGH 5FT OF CONCRETE 💪🏽 power move. wish i saw Warner's face(s). xxx

OVERALL, this book had some character and was a little bit of a drag. I was bored but not bored, and I wasn't wishing for it to end, but I wasn't exactly wishing for it to not end. it's the first book in the series, however, so i didnt really expect alot. The first book of a series is rarely the most gorgeous, amazing book i've ever read. Hats off to Mafi, however. 

I hated Warner I’m not sure how people like him I’m waiting to get unite me to finish reading the series in order but it was a brilliant read

Keira tanya

It is a good book but really overated. I am gonna read the second book but i'll maybe stop after that. Its often Kinda Hard to understand whats Happening right now. The story is a lil but Wierd and Hard to understand why certain Things are this way.

Gwenifer

Did not live up to expectations in any way

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