5.0 out of 5 stars Great End

A.C. · May 6, 2015

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Maybe it was because it ended just as I was starting to really love the characters. All I know is that I want more.So anyway this takes place days after Unravel Me ends. Juliette is now with Warner and the few surviving members of Omega Point are hidden away. But in order to defeat the evil commander Anderson they must reunite and team up with an unlikely ally; Warner.DO NOT READ BEYOND THIS POINT UNLESS YOU'VE EITHER READ IT OR WANT TO BE SPOILED!!!!YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!!Since this is the end of a series and I have a lot of pent up feelings inside of me I'm just going to vent them out. That also means that I'm going to rant and probably make a lot of Team Warner comments. Here we go.The book starts with the main characters divided and thinking that the other is dead. I am so glad that was cleared up quick because it would only have dragged the story on and serve to make more problems than solutions. Thankfully this dives quickly into the thick of it having our characters regroup and form a plan to take down the Reestablishment.When Juliette goes to Adam's house to make the plan everyone is all happy to see her alive, all except Adam. Honestly, throughout this entire book I rally just wanted Adam to fall off a cliff and die. So Juliette shows up and Adam starts screaming at her. He tells her that she is a terrible person and that he would rather she be dead. Really? Who says that to a person they claim they love. Then he talks about their relationship even after she already broke up with him like twice and then kicks her out of his house. You have no idea the satisfaction I felt when he ended up living at Warner's house or his "ex-girlfriends new boyfriend's bachelor pad" as he called it. I wanted him to feel horrible because the same girl he kicked out of his s***ty house was the reason he didn't freeze or starve to death along with his little brother. Also, I really wanted to see Warner walk in and punch him in the face. That would have made me happy.Anyway so the all move into Warner's personal training facility and begin training there and planning for the war. And I must say that I love this about Warner. He is always pushing Juliette to do more, to be more. I love when he teaches her to fight, when he gives her a gun, when he doesn't question her judgment or abilities. While Adam is putting her down making her feel weak, Warner is lifting her up making her feel strong. I love how when Juliette first tell Warner that she plans on taking down the Reestablishment. Warner starts laughing but it's not at her. He knows that she can do this and instead of changing her mind, asks if she would like help. I love the confidence he gives her. This happens again when Juliette and Adam are arguing where Adam asks Warner if he'd like to step in and he responds saying that Juliette doesn't need his help. This is why I knew that she had to end with Warner. He believes in her.While training a lot of things happen and a lot of deep heartfelt moments occurred. One of the being when Juliette finds out that wait for it... she can now touch people! I loved that she could now truly live and be happy. Another when Kenji starts talking about his feelings. By the way I love Kenji in this book, he cracked me up! He is a far deeper, serious yet hilarious character than I first gave him credit for.Then finally after all that training they manage to convince all the sector 45 soldiers and civilians onto their side and go to war. This war could have lasted longer. It's like the last few chapters and since Juliette didn't go to war we don't even get to see what happened. All that happen is that they get to the boat where Anderson is and Juliette manages to shoot him. "Twice. Once or Adam. Once for Warner." That is literally what it says. Then it ends. It's just over. Kenji is injured and unconscious, Anderson is dead, there are dead bodies everywhere, their side of the world is saved and that's how it ends. Warner and Juliette looking out at the world from a roof. That's it. That is it!?!?!?!?I'm so angry! I was expecting an actual ending, not this crap! I needed an actual conclusion. At the very least an epilogue. But no. I have to settle for this. Also I think it should have been Warner who kills his father, as payback for all the both physical and psychological scars.In the end though I really did like this book and it's characters. Most characters undergo some form of growth in books but none like Juliette and her companions. Their development was slow and we only got to see bits and pieces at a time. While some characters peak after they have gained some strength Juliette never stops growing. She always wants to do more and be better and push herself as far as she can go.Adam and Warner also changed. With Adam it is true that you don't really know a person until you see them is a tough spot. And I must say that Adam is a pretty horrible person deep down. No let me rephrase that, he's not a horrible person, just a horrible love interest (who deserves to fall of a cliff and die). Seriously though, he was always whining and crying and always making a scene. It was obvious that everyone around him was just done with him. I bet even James was done with his BS. When Juliette said she had to break up with him a third time, you could just tell she was done. Finished. Its like he didn't know how or when to shut up and it was annoying.Now Warner. My dear, beautiful Warner. I love learning new things about him as his is probably the most interesting back story of all. I would love a detailed retelling of his past. He is yet again shown to be loving and kind and caring in ways that even Adam was not. At one point Juliette wonders if Adam would save her life or let her die if given the chance while knowing for a fact that Warner would save her all over again. Then that scene with his mother being dead? That scene killed me! I have never so radically changed my opinion on a character. He is truly such a good man and I'm so glad Juliette got her crap together and finally loved him. This is the first time I have done a complete 180 turn and seen a character in a new light. In book one I hated him and compared him to all kinds of things. Now I love him and am team Warner all the way.But seriously, is anyone even Team Adam anymore?But before I wrap up there are just a couple of things. Things that were never explained or that are just plain bothering me.1. His mom has powers? WTF?2. How come Warner can't touch her though he can touch Juliette.3. Delalieu is Warner's grandfather! WTF, again!?!?4. Why was Delalieu not sad when Warner's mom died?5. Did Anderson have powers too?6. What's with the bird symbolism? Is that it? Warner is the bird? That is a little to convenient so I'm calling it BS.7. Was it really that easy to win a war?Other than that I really enjoyed reading this books and regret not jumping on the bandwagon much sooner. I wish there is more of this story in the future or some kind of continuation. I am now willing to read just about anything Tahereh Mafi writes

5.0 out of 5 stars (No actual spoilers here but a few things discussed that don't happen until the end of the book)

s. · June 5, 2014

I read Shatter Me, the first book in the series, two years ago. I ate it up. Although I was on vacation at the time, my nose was constantly jammed into that book. It was a fantastic read, and I have rarely found a book that encapsulated me so. Juliette’s heartbreaking story, and her new-found solace in Adam, made it a beautiful and compelling story that I quite literally could not put down. It was a simply fantastic book.At the time I read Shatter Me, no other books in the series had come out yet, so I finished the book and moved on with my life. Only recently did I even learn that it had become a series, and I was reluctant to get back into it because of my reservations about the originality of the story. However, I was convinced to give the series another try, and so I did.I was instantly blown away by the writing style the author used. It was powerful and moving, getting the point across in a way that was interesting and thought provoking to read. The author has a very strong voice, although at times it was overly dramatic (but this was mostly when Juliette was dealing with Adam.) The story line was brilliantly paced, and there was never a point where the book was slow or boring to read. However, it wasn’t constantly in motion with action on every page. It was a good balance at a comfortable pace.The character development throughout the series was perfect. We watch Juliette go from a scared little girl to a strong, brave, powerful, independent young woman. We watch Adam go from a kind, gentle, affectionate boyfriend to a hateful, relentless, and eventually submissive ex. We see Warner, in Juliette’s (and our own) eyes, go from a sick, evil captor to a misunderstood, broken but still loving man who saved Juliette’s life even after she broke his heart. But like in all stories, there are characters who change, and ones who stay the same. Characters like James, Kenji, Castle, and Anderson are static characters, and their presence in the story is just as powerful as the dynamic ones. The author brilliantly found the perfect balance of static and dynamic to create a cast of characters that get our emotions flowing.The evolution of the relationships in this story is gold. First we have Juliette and Adam. As mentioned before, their relationship turns toxic and she realizes that he is no longer what she needs, and vice versa. Then there is Juliette and Warner. She doesn’t want to admit her feelings for him because she is still confused about Adam; but she knows deep down that Adam was her past, and Warner is her future. When she finally admits that she loves him, it is a beautiful thing that they create, and I don’t know about other readers, but it left me wanting more about their relationship.Aside from romantic relationships, there is the relationship between Juliette and Kenji. He was the main comic relief in the series, and it was much needed. The story would have been much less fun to read if he had not been a part of it. Kenji and Juliette’s friendship was such an adorable thing, and the fact that they become closer in Ignite Me makes it even better. Not to mention that Kenji was totally hilarious and had me laughing out loud at several points in the series. And then there was James and his relationship with everyone. With Juliette, he was always loving, as children often are. He was loving to everyone, but his love was of special significance to Juliette because she had spent her whole life knowing that she terrified people. The fact that James, young and vulnerable, so openly accepted her was a beautiful thing.His brotherly bond with Kenji was very touching and brought out the softer and less foul-mouthed side of Kenji. James wasn’t innocent to the world, but he didn’t let it make him hateful. Instead of harboring the pain inside him and letting it rot there, he chose to be resilient, as children often do. When you see James and Warner together, it is very interesting to see how he reacts to James’ blunt questions. Warner isn’t irritated or offended, and he answers honestly to every question. James seems to bring out the best in everybody, even Warner.But perhaps the most interesting relationships to study would be between Warner and the other characters. With Juliette, he is openly affectionate and willing to do anything to make her happy. With the remaining group from Omega Point, he is honest about the fact that he cares nothing for them; but he harbors them anyway, because he cares for Juliette and she cares for them. Warner’s relationship with Adam is filled with hate on both sides, until the end of the book when Warner learns of their shared blood. Then, he is willing to let down his pride and anger in order to bond with the only family he has left.But the most important relationship to the story is between Juliette and herself. She grew up believing that she was a monster, that she deserved to be locked up in her cell. When she meets Adam, she begins to see herself as more than that, but her self-esteem is entirely built on him. After they discover that she can hurt Adam, she begins to see herself as a monster again, and she starts to spiral back down to what she used to be when she was in the asylum. But then she trains with Kenji and discovers what she’s capable of and you see her confidence rising again, this time not based on another person. She has relapses of insecurity whenever Adam tries to get her back, but she stays strong.From then on, she is powerful and confident, and she begins to see her powers not as a curse, but as something she can use to her advantage. We finally see her step into her full self, the person she was always meant to become. And that is the lesson we can learn from Juliette. We all have our demons. The ones that chase us, make us afraid and vulnerable and the ones that make us question whether we even deserve to live. The ones that demean our self-worth, make us see ourselves as nothing more than a sorry waste of oxygen. Just like Warner’s tattoo says, Hell is empty and all the demons are here. But Juliette made a choice, and we can make the same one. We can choose to not become our demons. We can choose to make them our powers, to use them for our advantage. We can use them to make ourselves strong. And when we do, and the whole world seems to want to come down on us, we can quote Juliette and say, “’I’d like to see them try.”That is what a great author does. They give us characters that we can relate to, and that make us think about our lives and the things we can do to change everything. That is why I believe that this series is one of the most brilliant ones that I have ever read. So kudos to Tahereh Mafi for not only giving us a great story, but giving us a story with meaning that we can take into our own lives. This series will forever be close to my heart for that very reason.

4.0 out of 5 stars Stunning copy for a magnificent read!

M.N. · May 20, 2025

Absolutely gorgeous foiled cover and sprayed edges, the bird symbolism is lovely! I already finished this series (or the books currently released) but I knew I had to pick this up once I saw it! I rated this a four-star for the minor tear on the front, it’s not too big a deal but it’s something I wouldn’t expect to easily occur on a sturdy fabric hardcover such as this. Otherwise it’s perfect, I can’t wait for Unravel Me to arrive so I can display them both! Petition for Tahereh to make US copies like this— though I do adore the eye theme.

Such a Thrilling and Emotional journey

J. · November 22, 2024

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Very slight damage

H.a. · November 1, 2022

The copy i recieved was very smooth and was very beautiful until there was a slight damage/torn from the back of the book .Other than that very fast delivery plus a great book

Der große Kampf

M. · January 4, 2018

Dies ist der dritte Teil der Shatter me Reihe und hier geht es richtig zur Sache. Nach dem Kampf gegen Anderson wird Juliette angeschossen und der Unterschlupf der Rebellen zerstört. Die Gruppe wird getrennt und alle glauben, dass Juliette tot ist, doch kaum einer hätte erwartet, dass Warner sie rettet.Ich liebe diese Buchreihe einfach. Jede Seite ist voller schöner Sätze und spannender, sowie gefühlvoller Momente. Ich habe mich schon vom ersten Band an in die einzelnen Charaktere verliebt, aber hier lernt man eine Tiefe der Personen kennen, sodass man jeden plötzlich mit anderen Augen sieht. Das führt nicht nur zu total atemberaubenden Stellen, sondern auch dazu, dass die Charaktere einfach so echt und menschlich und sympatisch wirken. Die Autorin schafft es einfach, dass man perfekt mit den Personen mitfühlen kann und sich in sie hineinversetzen kann.Und auch die Handlung ist nicht ohne. Sie ist intensiv in vielerlei Hinsicht. Es gibt tolle Aktionszenen, als auch romantische und emotionale. Ich habe beim Lesen mitgefiebert, gelacht und geweint und ich bin einfach nur begeistert davon.Ich habe diese Reihe schon einmal gelesen und liebe sie jetzt, wo ich sie das zweite Mal gelesen habe, noch viel mehr. Man kann die Bücher einfach immer wieder lesen ohne das es langweilig wird und bei den Charakteren ist es als ob man alte Freunde trifft. Ich kann dieses Buch allerwärmstens weiterempfehlen. Es ist eins der Bücher, die man nicht mehr so schnell vergisst und die einem lange in Erinnerung bleiben.

Fantastique

E. · February 4, 2014

Et bien voilà, après tant d'attente, une nuit blanche et une journée passée à lire dans l'anxiété la plus folle, c'est fini. Et je ne peux m'empêcher de me sentir horriblement triste de quitter cette histoire extraordinaire et tous ses personnages.Difficile de faire un avis sans rien révéler de l'intrigue, et surtout de la fin de ce troisième et dernier tome. Je crois bien être passée par toutes les émotions possibles et imaginables pendant sa lecture : joie, tristesse, amusement, peur, dégoût, enthousiasme, excitation, allégresse, frustration, dépit, soulagement, angoisse et j'en passe... Mon dieu, Tahereh Mafi est à la fois une sadique, un génie et un tortionnaire. Mais c'est avant tout une merveilleuse conteuse d'histoire, qui n'a pas peur de prendre des risques. Jusqu'au bout j'ai été incertaine quant à la fin de l'histoire. Jusqu'au bout j'ai espéré, j'ai pleuré, j'ai ri et j'ai aimé.Mais ce mot est trop faible je pense pour expliquer ce que j'ai ressenti pendant ma lecture. Je me suis retenue de nombreuses fois d'aller jeter un coup d'oeil à la fin, et cela m'a mise dans un état pas possible. Cela faisait longtemps que je n'avais pas vécu une histoire en même temps que je la lisais, et j'en ressors exténuée. Exténuée mais franchement impressionnée.Il y a des moments de grâce dans ce roman. De fabuleux passages qui vous transportent totalement, une histoire d'amour merveilleuse, qui n'est pas forcément celle qu'on croit. Mais il y a également des choses terribles qui sont dites, qui s'y passent, et auxquelles il est impossible de rester indifférent. Tahereh Mafi a chamboulé toutes mes certitudes.J'ai vraiment apprécié Juliette dans ce tome-ci. J'ai aimé celle qu'elle est devenue. J'ai compris ses choix, même si certains n'ont pas été faciles. Je l'ai admiré, je l'ai détesté. J'ai adoré les autres personnages secondaires présents. Kenji m'a fait plus rire que jamais, et sa relation avec Juliette est adorable. James est si attendrissant. Même Castle, Alia, Ian, Lily et les autres m'ont touché. Même Adam.Et bien évidemment il y a Warner. Warner avec tous ses secrets, Warner avec tous ses fantômes, ses états d'âmes et ses peurs. Warner avec sa volonté d'acier. Warner avec son coeur immense et ses sacrifices perpétuels. Ah Warner, il n'y a pas de mots assez forts pour le décrire. Je crois être encore plus tombée amoureuse de lui dans ce livre que dans toutes la série confondue. Il est imparfaitement parfait, et restera pour moi le personnage littéraire le plus complexe, le plus fou et le plus beau que j'ai jamais vu.Alors je ne vous dirais rien quant à la fin. Je ne vous dirais pas qui Juliette a choisi. Parce que sinon ce serait trop simple, et que ça ne l'est pas. Parce que ce serait vous gacher le plaisir, et que cette série vaut vraiment la peine d'être lue. Je crois bien qu'elle est aujourd'hui ma série littéraire préférée, tous livres confondus. Mais je peux vous dire une chose par contre : ce dernier tome était fantastique, tout comme le reste de la série d'ailleurs. C'est un énorme coup de coeur pour moi.

Estado perfeito!!

L. · June 14, 2024

O livro chegou dentro do estimado (um dia mais cedo inclusive), e está em perfeito estado! Gostei muito, estou ansiosa para o ler 🤩