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andinasilver's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
mklug's review against another edition
4.0
3.5⭐️ sorry but something about these books just isn’t doing it for me. I will not be continuing the series if this is supposed to be the best one. I might not be enjoying it as much as others because I am listening to them on audio and the narrator’s voice sounds like a 12 year old and it just causes a huge disconnect from the characters for me.
zzzp's review against another edition
4.0
this is the last book in the series and you can’t tell me otherwise
leahburton_14's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
5.0
The BEST shatter me book
phoebefiloramo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
book_bound's review against another edition
5.0
A spoilerly section, only because THIS IS THE LAST BOOK OF THE SHATTER ME SERIES.
Wow, this is the first trilogy that I have started and successfully finished in awhile.
That's when you know it's good, because I didn't drop the book mid-series.
I have to say Shatter Me, the first book, turned out to be my least favorite book, and honestly it took some pushing from others and my own tiny curiosity to continue with it. At first, I never had any feelings of "I'm-super-excited-to-see-what-happens-in-the-end." Yet, by the second book, the series did a complete 180 for me. Like I said in my previous reviews, when I normally drop a book mentally, I never pick up the following ones. However, my mom urged me to continue, and I am sure glad I did.
I was wholeheartedly proud for Juliette. She changed so much, and I can say I am content about the decisions she made (later on). I was only frustrated with her character in the first book, but little by little the readers grew up with her as she began learning and understanding herself. She went from whiny and pathetic to completely independent and confident. It was a sight to see.
What really hooked me into this series was the love interest, specifically Warner (of course). Their relationship was always foreshadowed, and I had to scratch that itch. I had to keep reading in order to finally see them together.
I do have a few critical comments to say about the plot, however. It seemed a bit anticlimactic to me. Most of the insane action, I believe, occurred at the end of book 2, sort of carried on into three and then leveled out quite a bit in this one. Also, the ending, I will admit, left a bit to be desired. I will warn all those future readers, that the ending is ambiguous. The characters' future is left unclear to us, but it gives us a possibility to imagine
Wow, this is the first trilogy that I have started and successfully finished in awhile.
That's when you know it's good, because I didn't drop the book mid-series.
I have to say Shatter Me, the first book, turned out to be my least favorite book, and honestly it took some pushing from others and my own tiny curiosity to continue with it. At first, I never had any feelings of "I'm-super-excited-to-see-what-happens-in-the-end." Yet, by the second book, the series did a complete 180 for me. Like I said in my previous reviews, when I normally drop a book mentally, I never pick up the following ones. However, my mom urged me to continue, and I am sure glad I did.
I was wholeheartedly proud for Juliette. She changed so much, and I can say I am content about the decisions she made (later on). I was only frustrated with her character in the first book, but little by little the readers grew up with her as she began learning and understanding herself. She went from whiny and pathetic to completely independent and confident. It was a sight to see.
What really hooked me into this series was the love interest, specifically Warner (of course). Their relationship was always foreshadowed, and I had to scratch that itch. I had to keep reading in order to finally see them together.
I do have a few critical comments to say about the plot, however. It seemed a bit anticlimactic to me. Most of the insane action, I believe, occurred at the end of book 2, sort of carried on into three and then leveled out quite a bit in this one. Also, the ending, I will admit, left a bit to be desired. I will warn all those future readers, that the ending is ambiguous. The characters' future is left unclear to us, but it gives us a possibility to imagine
bee__'s review against another edition
3.0
One of those series you know is corny and not the best but you read anyway because it’s still entertaining. It’s definitely a cool concept but the execution is pretty poor in my opinion. It’s overdramatic and childish a lot of the times. The character “development” that really only happens in the main three characters is very abrupt. They all just seem to do a 180. Doesn’t feel genuine or realistic. Sorry but the writing is just not good. But that being said I still got sucked into the story. It’s one of those “guilty pleasure” series for me.
briannarebar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
4.0
evey_jem's review against another edition
5.0
Oh. My. God. This was one of the best books I have read in a hot minute. If the last book was a 5/5, THIS book is a 5000/5! Genuinely I will read this book again, even without the entire series. I physically just can’t get over how good it was. One of the many reasons for this was the Warner x Juliette relationship. It was crafted SO beautifully over the last books, and when it finally happened, my heart could not stop beating. SO SO AMAZING!!!! I also loved how Warner was ALWAYS there for Juliette, and always challenged her to be her best and the fact that he called her ‘love’?!?! I can’t get over it!! Juliette too, stuck up for him even when all her friends were being overly cruel to him. I also loved Kenji in this book! He definitely added some much needed comic relief!! And the ending was even better! I still can’t get over it. It was the perfect justice for a sick, sick man. However, I wish that the final battle was a little longer because it felt as though everything was rushed through. For example, when she overpowered Anderson and held up the gun, I genuinely thought that some other guy or soldier would rush up and at least delay it. I don't mean to sound sociopathic here, but this man has tortured his sons ever since they've been born, and all you did was shoot him?!? I would've done MUCH MUCH worse. What I don't understand, is if she was so weak, why not suck all the energy out of Anderson and then kill him? That way she could've been recharged and he would be dead. That's a win-win if I've ever heard one. Also... ADAM. He pissed me off. I think in some ways I empathize with him. He's under so much stress trying to keep his brother alive, and is heartbroken over the fact that Warner, a man who tried to kill him (let's not forget that), is his brother. However, I DO NOT agree with him making Juliette feel so awful about herself. She broke up with you bud, GET OVER IT. Something that I will never forgive him for is the fact that he forced Juliette to touch Kenji. Kenji may not have gotten hurt, but no one knew that Juliette could control her powers at the time. Adam would have stupidly INJURED him, without The Girls being around. Even though I've gone on and on complaining, these are seriously just nitpicks. Every other part of the book was absolutely amazing, and I could not put it down!!!
Prediction: I’m only predicting the worst for the fourth book though, you know what they say, if you think you have it bad, it can only get MUCH worse. I can’t wait to start the next one!!
Prediction: I’m only predicting the worst for the fourth book though, you know what they say, if you think you have it bad, it can only get MUCH worse. I can’t wait to start the next one!!
daisyridley's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.75