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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
(3.5 ⭐️) Tahereh Mafi books (specifically comparing this to shatter me) suffer from two issues
1. Odd pacing and dragging it for too long
2. Repeating tropes
The Kamran and Cyrus situation is Adam and Warner all over again. It’s the same trope. But the characters and story is definitely completely different. I liked kamran’s character and hazan, but in this book it felt different, I preferred it in the first book. I LOVEEE Alizeh but I wish we get to know more from her and not her falling in love with every man bro, even though we did get to know a lot in the first book but still
1. Odd pacing and dragging it for too long
2. Repeating tropes
The Kamran and Cyrus situation is Adam and Warner all over again. It’s the same trope. But the characters and story is definitely completely different. I liked kamran’s character and hazan, but in this book it felt different, I preferred it in the first book. I LOVEEE Alizeh but I wish we get to know more from her and not her falling in love with every man bro, even though we did get to know a lot in the first book but still
2 days passed in this book, i wiiiiish the book was longer as i feel like we only just scrapped the surface of the depth this book could have held! Good times were had nonetheless
4.75 ★
"Then be with me," he said softly. "Let me worship you."
honestly this book was better than the first imo, i loveeeee cyrus!!
"Then be with me," he said softly. "Let me worship you."
honestly this book was better than the first imo, i loveeeee cyrus!!
Cyrussss! He’s so down bad I can’t help but root for him
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Great book. I love love LOVE Cyrus. He’s so UGHHHHH. I am more than excited for the next oneeee
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Super pleased with this series. I hate waiting for the next one to be ready from the library! I had doubts about Tahereh Mafi writing something as good as the Shatter Me series, but she is not here to disappoint!
Basically…
This book is structured to go back and forth between what’s going on with Alizeh and what’s happening with Kamran. Alizeh has just been captured by Cyrus and taken to Tulan where he expects her to become his wife and rule his kingdom. This is part of the deal he has made with the devil. Once she realizes the devil’s involvement, Alizeh is resistant to do anything that would be in line with the devil’s plans. Trying to figure out a way to escape, she is intrigued by Cyrus’ mother’s encouragement to help her murder her own son. Alizeh and Cyrus hate each other and spend most of their time insulting one another. But where there is hate, there is love. Underlying the distrust and hatred, they’re attracted to each other but won’t admit it. The more time they spend together the more compassion Alizeh has for Cyrus’ devil-predicament and the more alluring Cyrus’ clear beauty is to her.
Meanwhile, Kamran is left behind in Ardunia to process all the betrayal he has just experienced. His anger is at an all time high, sated only by his dichotomous love/hate feelings for Alizeh. The disaster that just happened leaves Kamran whirling, not knowing who he can trust. His place on the throne is in danger and his ousting looms imminent. He eventually gathers a rag-tag band of people seemingly loyal to him and willing to help him maintain his power and try to rescue Alizeh.
The end of the book sets us up for a reuniting of Alizeh and Kamran under unsteady circumstances and a lot of tension...
Basically…
This book is structured to go back and forth between what’s going on with Alizeh and what’s happening with Kamran. Alizeh has just been captured by Cyrus and taken to Tulan where he expects her to become his wife and rule his kingdom. This is part of the deal he has made with the devil. Once she realizes the devil’s involvement, Alizeh is resistant to do anything that would be in line with the devil’s plans. Trying to figure out a way to escape, she is intrigued by Cyrus’ mother’s encouragement to help her murder her own son. Alizeh and Cyrus hate each other and spend most of their time insulting one another. But where there is hate, there is love. Underlying the distrust and hatred, they’re attracted to each other but won’t admit it. The more time they spend together the more compassion Alizeh has for Cyrus’ devil-predicament and the more alluring Cyrus’ clear beauty is to her.
Meanwhile, Kamran is left behind in Ardunia to process all the betrayal he has just experienced. His anger is at an all time high, sated only by his dichotomous love/hate feelings for Alizeh. The disaster that just happened leaves Kamran whirling, not knowing who he can trust. His place on the throne is in danger and his ousting looms imminent. He eventually gathers a rag-tag band of people seemingly loyal to him and willing to help him maintain his power and try to rescue Alizeh.
The end of the book sets us up for a reuniting of Alizeh and Kamran under unsteady circumstances and a lot of tension...