Shatter Me Complete Collection
2011
- children's fiction
- love, fiction
- soldiers, fiction
- science fiction
- young adult fiction, dystopian
- young adult fiction, romance, paranormal
- young adult fiction, action & adventure, general
- young adult fiction, science fiction, romance
- young adult fiction, science fiction, general
The story
Juliette can kill with a touch—will she wield her power for good, or will it turn her into the monster she’s always feared she truly is? Find out in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Shatter Me series—all six novels are now available in this paperback box set! One touch is all it takes. One touch, and Juliette Ferrars can bring a grown man to his knees, begging for mercy. One touch, and she can kill. No one knows why Juliette has such incredible power. It feels like a curse, like too great a burden for one person alone to bear. But The Reestablishment sees her as an opportunity. As a deadly weapon. And they’ll stop at nothing to shape her into what they want. Juliette has never fought for herself before. But when she’s reunited with the one person who ever cared about her, she finds a strength she never knew she had. This bestselling series from powerhouse author Tahereh Mafi showcases relentlessly thrilling action, heart stopping romance, and a war-torn world in which rebellion is the only path to freedom.
What it’s like
Fragmented, lyrical prose that breaks off mid-thought and scatters white space across the page, so the reading rhythm feels jittery and claustrophobic, like a pulse under a bruise. The world is a grey, rationed, ruined city: sealed rooms, concrete corridors, cold fluorescent light, rust and dust, with flashes of sky and green that feel almost unbearably bright by contrast. Its vibe is feverish and tender, somewhere between dread and yearning, with a steady undercurrent of hope. It suits a late night alone, a long train ride, or a stretch of reading that you want to fully absorb. Violence is frequent and physical, with interrogation, torture, and bodily harm described in visceral detail, though it is rarely gory for its own sake; there is some sensual romantic tension and kissing, but nothing explicit. The emotional arc follows a traumatized young woman learning to trust her own strength and to be seen by someone who has always believed in her. Pacing is fast and propulsive, with a strong pull toward the next chapter. Built for readers who love dystopian rebellion, intense romance, and an unusual, expressive prose style, and less suited to anyone looking for something gentle or calm.
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