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3.99 AVERAGE
4.6⭐️
So… Here I am again struggling to really understand what I think about this book.
Let’s start from what I think is the BIGGEST PROBLEM of not only this but also the previous books in the series: we are being told what is happening rather than shown, especially when it comes to character dialogue.
This is the writing style, I get it, but I don’t like it. I think the main reason that I wasn’t as excited when Juliette and Aaron got closer was because of this.
In the first book they had many interactions, but they were barely shown. We were TOLD about them but could not actually see the dynamics between the characters.
Speaking of Aaron, I wish there was more of him. He is truly an interesting character, but at least for me it felt like he was not very present. When he did, though? MY GOD I love him.
So… Here I am again struggling to really understand what I think about this book.
Let’s start from what I think is the BIGGEST PROBLEM of not only this but also the previous books in the series: we are being told what is happening rather than shown, especially when it comes to character dialogue.
This is the writing style, I get it, but I don’t like it. I think the main reason that I wasn’t as excited when Juliette and Aaron got closer was because of this.
In the first book they had many interactions, but they were barely shown. We were TOLD about them but could not actually see the dynamics between the characters.
Speaking of Aaron, I wish there was more of him. He is truly an interesting character, but at least for me it felt like he was not very present. When he did, though? MY GOD I love him.
I still hate the purple prose and those unnecesary Juliette being accidentally hot and perfect moments. Like, it doesn't make me hate Juliette at all - but the author. For example : I don't understand why the author felt the need to put such moments in the book again - we get it, Juliette is beautiful, no need to make her feel bad about it to insist on it. But this time, the whole book was saved by Warner (I like these kind of characters, don't look at me ok? not that I really ship him with Juliette, all the ships in this are kind of messed up tbh), the action and Juliette who I like a lot, who got to grow up a lot. So, I don't think I'll ever be a fan of Tahereh Mafi's prose nor her way of writing these love triangles, but it was still not bad a read. (She should change her publicist, though. These ads last year were supremely annoying.)
Spoiler
she and her ex-boyfriend just broke up but they have to work together. She's given this super suit that's supposed to help with her power, and it's very tight-fitting. She asks something to said ex-boyfriend casually, and he looks at her and storms out of the room. She's confused and Kenji, a friend, tells her: "Honestly, Juliette, how dare you talk to him wearing THIS and batting your eyelashes at him? You broke his heart already, don't rub it in! If you were my ex-girlfriend, I'd have died already." like oh thank you Kenji for shaming Juliette just because she thought she could talk to Adam even when wearing something that is NOT supposed to be sexy, but rather something supposed to help her control her abilities better. THANK YOU.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
dark
emotional
mysterious
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:
No
Aaron Warner. I get the hype
better than the first one, but i’m still not fully convinced. the first part was pretty much boring, but it started getting interesting when juliette went to talk to anderson and warner showed up.
honestly, the only scenes i truly enjoyed were the ones with him. warner is SO interesting and his past is heart shattering and i’m sure my love for him is gonna increase the more i learn about him.
there are a few things that don’t sit right with me. maybe it’ll be explained later, but warner falling in love with juliette so quickly?? i get the obsession and all, but already confessing his love for her…… i don’t know. maybe that’s just a me problem because i really prefer slowburns with lots of tension and yearning, and straight couples aren’t always able to deliver that.
also, juliette being heartbroken over ending things with adam, only to immediately being all over warner? i get her starting to see him under a new light and not for the monster everyone thinks he is but almost sleeping with him seems too rushed to me. don’t get me wrong, i CAN’T stand adam and i’m glad they broke up, but everything is going so fast.
that being said, things are definitely getting more interesting, and i’m hoping the next books won’t disappoint me
honestly, the only scenes i truly enjoyed were the ones with him. warner is SO interesting and his past is heart shattering and i’m sure my love for him is gonna increase the more i learn about him.
there are a few things that don’t sit right with me. maybe it’ll be explained later, but warner falling in love with juliette so quickly?? i get the obsession and all, but already confessing his love for her…… i don’t know. maybe that’s just a me problem because i really prefer slowburns with lots of tension and yearning, and straight couples aren’t always able to deliver that.
also, juliette being heartbroken over ending things with adam, only to immediately being all over warner? i get her starting to see him under a new light and not for the monster everyone thinks he is but almost sleeping with him seems too rushed to me. don’t get me wrong, i CAN’T stand adam and i’m glad they broke up, but everything is going so fast.
that being said, things are definitely getting more interesting, and i’m hoping the next books won’t disappoint me
Okay so—Tahereh’s writing style is honestly a lot. Like, the book starts off really slow and overly detailed and ngl I struggled a bit. But at the same time?? I kinda love it. There’s something about the way she describes things that makes me feel everything, and I’ve lowkey learned so much about how to build a scene just by reading her stuff. So yeah, it gets boring but it’s also beautiful. Mixed feelings.
Now to the characters—literally all the side characters stood out. No one felt like a prop, which I appreciate so much. Kenji is hands down my favorite (icon behavior, as always). Adam though??? Please just remove him from the storyline
Now to the characters—literally all the side characters stood out. No one felt like a prop, which I appreciate so much. Kenji is hands down my favorite (icon behavior, as always). Adam though??? Please just remove him from the storyline
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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:
No
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-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
Liked this book. The begining was a bit slow, but it compensated. I enjoyed this way more than Shatter Me. It felt more developing. And… you guys… KENJI? IM IN LOVE
anyway, i also read fracture me, wich added depth to the ending.
Definetly reading Ignite Me
anyway, i also read fracture me, wich added depth to the ending.
Definetly reading Ignite Me