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I typically hesitate when reading books that have been hyped up as much as this one. It seems Shatter Me is all anyone in the YA blogosphere can talk about, and I usually always feel let down when I get to it. I can say, though, with 100% certainty that this book does indeed live up to all the hype and rave reviews. In her electrifying debut, Tahereh Mafi has set the bar for dystopian novels and paranormal novels alike. With only a few months left in the year (I know, right?!), this will probably go down as my favorite pick of 2011.
Juliette is incredible. Not only are her gifts astounding, but after being constantly beaten down by society and her family for years, she still hasnt let their hatred of the different ruin her. Shes beautiful and an exceptional heroine that refuses to admit defeat. I love how broken her perception is. Mafi tells her story in almost fragmented sentences that gradually build into these perfect passages that let the reader know exactly how Juliette is feeling. And dont even get me started on the imagery used inside the book. It has been years since a writer was able to touch me so thoroughly with words and descriptions. Mafi has this incredible gift of piecing words together. I am awed by her abilities.
The romance between Juliette and Adam had me hooked from their first meeting. Adam is, simply put, the ideal guy. Hes loyal, protective, caring, and sexy as hell. What more could a girl ask for? Their scenes sizzle on the pages, and their connection is visceral. I could not get enough of these two.
I almost went into this book expecting disappointment. Surely it couldnt be that amazing, but I was happily proved wrong on so many levels. I have never been so giddy to have my preconceptions of a book shattered. Anything Tahereh Mafi writes I will gratefully read. Shes an amazing storyteller and has a huge career ahead of her. Pre-order this book now.
Juliette is incredible. Not only are her gifts astounding, but after being constantly beaten down by society and her family for years, she still hasnt let their hatred of the different ruin her. Shes beautiful and an exceptional heroine that refuses to admit defeat. I love how broken her perception is. Mafi tells her story in almost fragmented sentences that gradually build into these perfect passages that let the reader know exactly how Juliette is feeling. And dont even get me started on the imagery used inside the book. It has been years since a writer was able to touch me so thoroughly with words and descriptions. Mafi has this incredible gift of piecing words together. I am awed by her abilities.
The romance between Juliette and Adam had me hooked from their first meeting. Adam is, simply put, the ideal guy. Hes loyal, protective, caring, and sexy as hell. What more could a girl ask for? Their scenes sizzle on the pages, and their connection is visceral. I could not get enough of these two.
I almost went into this book expecting disappointment. Surely it couldnt be that amazing, but I was happily proved wrong on so many levels. I have never been so giddy to have my preconceptions of a book shattered. Anything Tahereh Mafi writes I will gratefully read. Shes an amazing storyteller and has a huge career ahead of her. Pre-order this book now.
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