Jen's Review
by Tahereh Mafi
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date: November 15, 2011
FINALLY. I READ
SHATTER ME. Before this, I was definitely one of the few bloggers who hadn't read Shatter
Me yet. Don't get me wrong, I'd been dying to read this book for
forever, but just haven't gotten the time to pick up a non-review book. But
thanks to Willa (Willa's Ramblings) and Vy (Vy's Blog), I finally caved and picked it up. However, since
so many of y'all have read it and have seen so many reviews for this book, I
thought I'd do something a wee bit
different for this particular review.
For all you CRAZY
people who haven't read Shatter Me yet,
I'll be writing a brief, general review, so you know what I loved about this
novel and why you should pick it up. But for all you people who have read Shatter
Me, I'll be sharing with you guys a longer review.. With spoilers, so we can all fangirl together.
*wiggles eyebrows* So if you don't want to be spoiled, just read the section
that says "My Overall Thoughts". As for the Shatter Me alumni, feel free to read both! Enjoy!
My Overall Thoughts:
Shatter Me was a very addicting read, to say
the least. It's everything that I wanted it to be, and more. I'd heard that
Tahereh Mafi's writing style was different and that you either loved it or you
hated it, but I didn't expect to fall in love
with it. It's absolutely stunning, gorgeous, out-of-this-world
different. I will read a biology textbook if she wrote one. Not kidding. And
that's not the only thing I loved about Shatter
Me.
I also fell in love
with the characters and the growth between them. Juliette, our main
protagonist, starts out as a very introverted-- even a bit crazy-- character
from being isolated for so long. But as the story progresses, she really comes
out of her shell and learns to work with others and become comfortable. I have
to say that the main factor that I adored is of course, the romance. You people
don't understand how tender, endearing, and heart-warming
the romance is in Shatter Me. Just. No
words. Lastly, the dystopian world and powers that were described in this book
were really truly fascinating to learn about. I'm definitely looking forward to
learning more about this post-apocalyptic world Mafi has created! In all, Shatter Me is definitely a new favorite for
2013, and it's book you NEED TO PICK UP. Like, yesterday.
The SPOILER REVIEW:
I think I covered my
main points in "My Overall Thoughts", but let's get down to the real business. Please take note that this
spoiler review is going to be more of… a gushy review. With lots of caps-lock.
adam. adam adam adam
adam. This guy. CAN WE JUST. *breathes* When I first met this Adam character, I
was like, "Well, he doesn't seem very different from the usual YA guys out
there." Brown hair, endless blue eyes, tats... (tats!!!) Boy was I WRONG.
Mafi was able to make his plain features sound like they're extraterrestrial
and something totally different. Not only are his looks
just drool-worthy, so is his personality. CAN I HAVE HIM? PLEASE? His care,
gentleness, love for Juliette makes me
want to go cry in a corner because of the fact that there seems to be no one this amazing in the real world (I WISH). And
the fact that Adam and Juliette have known each other since elementary school
just proved that they have history together, and a special one at that. *sighs*
I need more Adam, ASAP.
OMG OMG. And I just
have to talk about the most mind-blowing moment
in Shatter Me. When Warner. Freaking. Touches Juliette. Without dying. I PRETTY MUCH
PULLED OUT ALL OF MY HURR. Like, oh my goodness, but sh*t just got reaaaaal. I
could tell from then on that the rest of the story was going to be VERY
fast-paced and intense. I was right. (oh and by the way, I HATE WARNER. I'm so
so curious how it's all going to change in Unravel
Me…)
The last half is
full of running, blood, hiding, and all of the heart-racing scenes you could
ask for. But I also LOVE the new characters that are introduced. James (<3),
Kenji (whom I hated at first, like, get
your own girl!), Winston, Castle, and the staff at Omega Point. I cannot wait
to get to know these characters more in the sequel!
Okay. I think I'm
done. There you have it, my fangirly thoughts for Shatter
Me. Tahereh Mafi = one of my new favoritest authors ever. EVER. *bows
down*
5 teacups for Shatter Me!
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Haha! Love the review! I think you pretty much summed up my emotions when I had read this book! The writing was AMAZEBALLS and the story was kickass. So glad to see that you loved this book as much as I did!
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Millie @ Millie D's Words
So, so, SO glad you loved it!!!! And ahaha, you're review! The best, Jen :) And gosh those characters <333
ReplyDeleteI CAN'T WAIT UNTIL YOU'LL READ UNRAVEL ME.
I just recently read this book and its sequel and oh my goodness it is SO SO SO GOOD. The beautiful writing legit made me CRY it was so amazing. That's not normal. You really get into the mind of this disturbed, lonely girl and understand her so deeply. And Adam is a beautiful boyfriend and Warner a perfect villain. Tahereh Mafi is definitely one of my new favorites too.
ReplyDeleteI recently read and loved this as well Jen! it was amazing and I am a big Adam fan too, although I have been told if I read Unravel Me I'd switch to team Warner (I honestly don't see it at this stage though ;)
ReplyDeleteA wonderful review!
I loved Shatter Me and I think Unravel Me is even better :) I also didn't like Warner at all in Shatter Me, but you definitely see a different side to him in Unravel Me. Amazing review!
ReplyDeleteHah I adore your fan girl review Jen. I think I was all crazy too when I first read Shatter Me, which wasn't too long ago. But then Unravel Me just tore me apart even more. You'll have to let me know when you start it so that I can stalk your updates (not that I don't do that already ;). Wonderful review Jen! :)
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely, completely, hopelessly in love with Tahereh's writing and it makes my little heart so happy that she's found another fan in you. I knew you'd like it, Jen! And Unravel Me was even better, I agree with Jasprit on that one. Plus, make sure not to skip Destroy Me, Warner's e-novella. It'll make things so much clearer for you.
ReplyDeleteYaaay! Lovely review, darling!
now I'M one of the few bloggers who hasn't read this book. i keep hearing a billion awesome things about it, so i think i'm going to have to cave soon and get it!
ReplyDeleteNice! I too have been hearing tons of good things on this series, but have yet to pick it up. Since I just might after I get through some ARCs I just read the spoiler free review. It definitely sounds like something I need to check out! Great review!
ReplyDeleteI had to skip the spoiler review, but I think it is pretty clear that you enjoyed it! I MUST read this series soon - I think I'm about the only person who hasn't read this series yet.. AND THE COVERS ARE SO PRETTY O.O
ReplyDeleteFabulous review, Jen!
I wasn't a fan of this one, mostly because the writing didn't work out for me, but I am SO glad you're a fan. I heard the sequel is even better, so I can't wait to see your thoughts on that. Great review, Jen! :)
ReplyDeleteI wasn't really into Juliette or Adam but I was fascinated by every other aspect-I really need to pick up the sequel!
ReplyDelete"I will read a biology textbook if she's written it" LOL I haven't read this one but I have heard the same thing about the writing that you had always heard. I'm not sure that it would be for me but I am so happy that you loved it so darn much! I love reading books and just falling head over heels for them and not wanting them to end. Great review!
ReplyDeleteYay I really enjoyed this book, too I haven't read the sequel yet I real have to read it soon! I really liked the writing style the most is gets you into Juliette's head so well. And yes when Warner touches her!! I guess there's a short story/novella that is in Warner's POV that everyone is loving! So happy you loved it :D
ReplyDeleteSo glad you loved this book! I was one of the "meh" people. I didn't love it and I didn't hate it. I haven't read Unravel Me yet though it's sitting on my shelf. My favorite characters in the book are Adam and Kenji :3
ReplyDelete-Ariella @ Secrets of Lost Words
I loved the writing in Shatter Me too, Jen! Well, I loved just about everything in Shatter Me! I know there's a lot out there that are Team Warner but I'm still Team Adam even after reading the sequel! He is just soooo dreamy! I love that they had a history. Excellent review. I wonder what you'll think of the next one. :)
ReplyDeleteAww, I'm one of the few who hasn't read this yet!! I'm in the same boat as you were, just haven't found the time despite REALLY wanting to! I just KNOW I am going to love the writing as much as you did because I love unique writing that has character. Alright, I'm going to try to make this read happen in 2013! It could happen. And I'll try to remember to come back to read your spoiler review once I do!
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