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akane_readsyt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Mental illness, Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, and Physical abuse
Minor: Death, Pandemic/Epidemic, Torture, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Domestic abuse
chemicalpoisons's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Το ήξερες πως είπαν ότι ο μόνος τρόπος να επικρατήσει η ειρήνη ήταν να σιωπήσουν όλες τις αντιδραστικές φωνές;
Έπειτα από "ασφυκτική πίεση" από φίλες και το bookstagram, είπα να ενδώσω και να ξεκινήσω αυτή τη σειρά, με εγγυήσεις ότι ένας από τους κεντρικούς χαρακτήρες θα μου άρεσε πολύ. Η αλήθεια είναι ότι, πράγματι, ο Warner είναι το πιο ενδιαφέρον άτομο σε αυτές τις σελίδες, κι η νουβέλα που ακολουθεί το πρώτο βιβλίο είναι ζωτική στο να καταλάβεις γιατί.
Η Τζουλιέτ είναι μία κοπέλα που φυλακίστηκε κι απομονώθηκε λόγω μίας παράξενης ικανότητας που, για αυτούς που την παρέδωσαν, την αποτελεί ύψιστη απειλή για τους οικείους της. Έχει περάσει σχεδόν έναν χρόνο μέσα στο κελί της, μακριά από οποιαδήποτε έπαφη με ανθρώπους αλλά και τον έξω κόσμο. Από τα λεγόμενά της, σκέψεις που γράφει σε ένα μικρό σημειωματάριο που αποτελεί τη μοναδική πηγή λογικής, ο κόσμος έξω από τους τοίχους δεν είναι καλύτερος από τον εσωτερικό. Η κοινωνία κι η φύση έχουν έρθει σε σήψη, έρμαια της αλόγιστης κατάχρησης και κακομεταχείρισης της ανθρωπότητας. Η επονομαζόμενη "Νέα Διακυβέρνηση" ανέλαβε να σώσει την ανθρωπότητα από τον εαυτό της, αλλά γρήγορα καταλαβαίνουμε ότι η βιτρίνα αυτή δεν ήταν τίποτα άλλο από αφορμή για να κυβερνήσουν αυθαίρετα σε βάρος του κόσμου. Όλα μοιάζουν μάταια για την νεαρή κοπέλα, που μοιάζει να μετρά τα πάντα γύρω της, από τις μέρες μέχρι και τις τρίχες των μαλλιών της, για να επιβιώσει. Μέχρι που θα δεχτεί ένα νέο συγκρατούμενο. Ένα αγόρι που γνώριζε από παλιά, που θα την βοηθήσει να αποδράσει και να γνωρίσει καλύτερα τον εαυτό της, αλλά και την κατάσταση της χώρας της. Ο Άνταμ είναι το μόνο άτομο από το παρελθόν της που αποτέλεσε φωτεινό σημείο. Ωστόσο, δεν θα είναι ο μόνος που επιζητά την παρουσία της, αφού ο αδίστακτος επικεφαλής του τοπικού τομέα της Νέας Διακυβέρνησης, με το επώνυμο Ουώρνερ, την αναζητά διακαώς. Και δε θα σταματήσει μέχρι να την αποκτήσει.
Η αλήθεια είναι ότι αν διάβαζα αυτό το βιβλίο καμία δεκαριά χρόνια πριν, θα ήμουν πολύ πιο εκστασιασμένη. Πριν τέσσερεις διλογίες/τριλογίες/πενταλογίες από fantasy κι αρκετά enemies to lovers. Η εσωτερική φωνή της Τζουλιέτ, αν και κατανοητά μαύρη κι απελπισμένη, κουράζει μετά από ένα σημείο. Πολλές παρομοιώσεις, πολλά λόγια για να περιγράψει ένα απλό συναίσθημα. Και για όνομα, κοπέλα μου, καταλαβαίνω ότι είσαι απίστευτα στερημένη από άγγιγμα, αλλά δεν γίνεται να περιγράφεις κάθε επαφή ενός δαχτύλου στη μύτη σου ως οργασμικό γεγονός. Ο Άνταμ είναι ο κλασικός ήρωας, φωτεινός μες στο σκοτάδι, ουράνιο τόξο στη βροχή και τα λοιπά. Βαρετός, εκτός κι αν αλλάξει κάτι στην πορεία. Ο Ουώρνερ, από την άλλη, είναι φρέσκος αέρας. Είναι αμφίρροπος, μυστήριος, ενδιαφέρον. Θεότρελος, σίγουρα, και θεωρώ ότι η δική του σχέση με την Τζουλιέτ εξελίχθηκε αλλοπρόσαλλα γοργά, αλλά ελπίζω να εξηγηθούν τα κίνητρά του στο τέλος, γιατί η απότομη στροφή του δεν μου άρεσε ιδιαίτερα. Δεν υπάρχει λογικό build up. Πόσο γκόμενα είναι αυτή η κοπέλα, δηλαδή; Δεν είναι κι η Μπελούτσι.
Δύο αστέρια για τον Ουώρνερ, τα σύντομα κεφάλαια που δεν κουράζουν υπερβολικά και το δυστοπικό σύμπαν. Είναι κλασικό young adult βιβλίο, ένα συνονθύλευμα Hunger Games με Divergent, που ακόμα αφήνω να με πείσει αν όντως αξίζει. Διαβάστε τη νουβέλα του Ουώρνερ, το Destroy Me. Μου άρεσε αρκετά περισσότερο.
Υ.Γ. Είναι τρομακτικό το πώς κάποια πράγματα σε αυτό το σύμπαν θυμίζουν πολύ καταστάσεις καραντίνας. Τα κάνουμε όλα για το καλό σας, type of thing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Blood
literallysam's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The protagonist, Juliette, possesses a power that is both a blessing and a curse. Her touch is lethal, capable of causing pain and death, making her an outcast in a chaotic world where control is everything. Juliette's internal struggles are palpable, and Mafi beautifully captures the complexity of her character.
The strikethroughs and repetition in the chapters perfectly depicted her chaotic thoughts and fractured state of mind. I loved this experimental style that captures the essence of the story's themes of isolation, self-discovery, and resilience.
Throughout the book we witness her character development as she transforms from a fragile soul into a resilient heroine.
The romance in Shatter Me is a balance between forbidden love and raw passion.
On one hand the chemistry between Juliette and Adam is undeniable. The intensity of their forbidden love evoked a sense of longing and left me yearning for more.
On the other hand the dynamic between Juliette and Warner, the enigmatic antagonist is one of the best aspects of the book. The tension between them is to die for- and the chemistry crackles off the pages.
Though it may not appeal to you if you're seeking a more straightforward and predictable love story but I'm sure by the end of the book you'd definitely be left rooting for them a little. I personally love enemies to lovers trope so that is why I picked up this book in the first place.🌚
It's really fast-paced, filled with twists and turns and always keeps you engrossed.
Mafi's unique writing style, combined with complex characters and a dystopian backdrop, creates an amazing story. The world-building is haunting and really good- a crumbling society, governed by a totalitarian government, creates an image of a landscape ruled by fear and oppression. READ IT.💙
The strikethroughs and repetition in the chapters perfectly depicted her chaotic thoughts and fractured state of mind. I loved this experimental style that captures the essence of the story's themes of isolation, self-discovery, and resilience.
Throughout the book we witness her character development as she transforms from a fragile soul into a resilient heroine.
The romance in Shatter Me is a balance between forbidden love and raw passion.
On one hand the chemistry between Juliette and Adam is undeniable. The intensity of their forbidden love evoked a sense of longing and left me yearning for more.
On the other hand the dynamic between Juliette and Warner, the enigmatic antagonist is one of the best aspects of the book. The tension between them is to die for- and the chemistry crackles off the pages.
Though it may not appeal to you if you're seeking a more straightforward and predictable love story but I'm sure by the end of the book you'd definitely be left rooting for them a little. I personally love enemies to lovers trope so that is why I picked up this book in the first place.🌚
It's really fast-paced, filled with twists and turns and always keeps you engrossed.
Mafi's unique writing style, combined with complex characters and a dystopian backdrop, creates an amazing story. The world-building is haunting and really good- a crumbling society, governed by a totalitarian government, creates an image of a landscape ruled by fear and oppression. READ IT.💙
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Physical abuse, Genocide, War, Violence, Police brutality, Child death, Confinement, and Death
chaos_and_chapters's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexism, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death, Medical content, Sexual content, Medical trauma, and Police brutality
Minor: Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Death of parent, Stalking, and Suicidal thoughts
drtx_bwt's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness, Violence, and Death
yanamoo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i love this book 😻😻
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Cursing, Mental illness, Abandonment, and War
talks about bad parents.karalara's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Violence, Blood, Confinement, Death, Kidnapping, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Dysphoria, Gun violence, Misogyny, Murder, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Classism, Cursing, Slavery, War, Ableism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Medical content, Sexual content, Medical trauma, and Suicidal thoughts
bookishchef's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Warner and Adam are both hella toxic.
Juliette hasn't talked to anybody in 3 years and has never known kindness, so of course she falls for Adam: the only person to show her any kind of affection.
But the fact that he uses this, and starts to be romantic and sexual with her? My god, that cannot be healthy. This relationship is going to be so codependent oh my fucking god. I know that they're both only 17, and teenagers are dumb. But this smells of a potential abusive relationship.
Warner was an understandable, realistic person up until the halfway point where he moved past ruthless, right into cartoon villain evil. It felt like there was room for redemption. Like this boy (HE IS 19) was just traumatized as fuck. A very young man trying to keep an army together by being as scary and ruthless as possible.
But then he threatened to kill a toddler, and sexually assaulted Juliette.
Why....?
Like, I get the threatening of the toddler MAYBE. But the sexual assault??? How the fuck was that supposed to make Juliette like him? Nobody was around to see it either, so, keeping his characterization in mind, who the fuck was he trying to impress? Because there is absolutely no way in hell that this dude thought Juliette actually liked him after countless no's and her watching as Adam tied him up. I know that Denial is a river in Egypt but Jesus.
Also I hate the ending with the resistance and the Hunger Games esque Castle (who is basically just Coin) and this absolutely bullshit "there's 56 of us and we all have superpowers". Literally gtfo. I have this sneaking suspicion that Castle will end up the same way as Coin does in the Hunger Games too.
A lot of the other reviews complain about he flowery prose, and yes. It is very flowery. I didn't mind it that much, most of the time. But it is definitely there.
Juliette hasn't talked to anybody in 3 years and has never known kindness, so of course she falls for Adam: the only person to show her any kind of affection.
But the fact that he uses this, and starts to be romantic and sexual with her? My god, that cannot be healthy. This relationship is going to be so codependent oh my fucking god. I know that they're both only 17, and teenagers are dumb. But this smells of a potential abusive relationship.
Warner was an understandable, realistic person up until the halfway point where he moved past ruthless, right into cartoon villain evil. It felt like there was room for redemption. Like this boy (HE IS 19) was just traumatized as fuck. A very young man trying to keep an army together by being as scary and ruthless as possible.
But then
Why....?
Like, I get the threatening of the toddler MAYBE. But the sexual assault??? How the fuck was that supposed to make Juliette like him? Nobody was around to see it either, so, keeping his characterization in mind, who the fuck was he trying to impress? Because there is absolutely no way in hell that this dude thought Juliette actually liked him after countless no's and her watching as Adam tied him up. I know that Denial is a river in Egypt but Jesus.
Also I hate the ending with the resistance and the Hunger Games esque Castle (who is basically just Coin) and this absolutely bullshit "there's 56 of us and we all have superpowers". Literally gtfo. I have this sneaking suspicion that Castle will end up the same way as Coin does in the Hunger Games too.
A lot of the other reviews complain about he flowery prose, and yes. It is very flowery. I didn't mind it that much, most of the time. But it is definitely there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, and Blood
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Cursing
Minor: Torture, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexism, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Murder, and War
The term "psycho" is often used derogatorily throughout the entire book.deffonotmillie_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
no not rlly
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Gore, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Murder, Medical trauma, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Blood, Cursing, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Death of parent, Alcohol, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Death, Abandonment, War, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Bullying
hrtallura's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
meh
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence