Title: Destroy Me
Author: Tahereh Mafi
Publisher: Harper
Genre: Dystopia, Fantasy
Pages: 111
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Destroy Me

Juliette has just escaped from The Reestablishment by seducing and then shooting Warner. She managed to get away. Warner, however, wants her back. He has observed her for a very long time and read all of her dossiers. The more he learned about Juliette, the more he started to like her.

At the same time, he must keep everything very quiet. If others realize that someone has escaped, it could lead to rebellion—and that’s something he wants to avoid at all costs.

Review

Not too long ago, I read the first book, Shatter Me. And honestly, I think I’m lucky that I’m only reading this series now, because I can read everything in the correct order. This is novella 1.5 and takes place right after Juliette escapes.

In my review of Shatter Me, I mentioned that I wasn’t sure about Adam’s intentions or the role of the others. It felt like there was more going on beneath the surface. I wasn’t even sure if Adam and Juliette would end up together. But after reading Destroy Me, I’m even more confused. I actually think there’s a chance that Juliette and Warner might become a thing… maybe?

Reading Warner’s side of the story was really interesting. I hated him in Shatter Me, but it turns out there’s more to him than it first seemed. He’s actually much softer and more complex than I expected. He genuinely cares, which was surprising to see. He’s also in love with Juliette, and I think his feelings might be real. It feels like he has a bigger plan, and not everything has been revealed yet, which makes me even more excited to continue the series.

Warner has been through a lot, and he actually has quite a bit in common with Juliette. They both experienced abuse in their family situations, which adds another layer to their characters.

This novella is around 100 pages, so it’s very short, but it adds so much to the story. I really enjoyed seeing things from his perspective, and I can’t wait to read the next book.

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Title: Shatter me
Author: Tahereh Mafi
Publisher: Harper
Genre: Dystopian
Pages: 338
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Shatter Me

Diseases are destroying the population, food is scarce, birds no longer fly, and even the clouds are the wrong color. But Juliette has problems of her own. She is different—and dangerous. If anyone touches her, that person could die. Because of this, she was taken from her parents and locked in a cell. She has been there for years. One day, she is given a cellmate named Adam. They know each other from school, though Adam doesn’t know that Juliette once had a crush on him. Meanwhile, the army wants to use Juliette and her powers as a weapon. Now, she is faced with a choice: join them and fight, or try to escape.

Review

Years ago, when these books first came out, I really wanted to read them. But then I forgot about the series (sorry). Recently, I heard someone talking about it again, and I decided to finally start reading it. I’m planning to read everything in the correct order—starting with book one, then book 1.5, then book two, and so on.

I loved this book. I’m still debating whether I should give it 5/5 hearts instead of 4/5. I really enjoyed the overall vibe. You feel sorry for Juliette because her touch is fatal, and she hates having these powers. Everyone is afraid of her and keeps their distance.

Then there’s Adam, her crush. Juliette isn’t sure if she can trust him, and honestly, I’m a little suspicious too. I keep wondering if he has some kind of hidden agenda. I guess I’ll have to read the rest of the series to find out. Still, I really like them together.

The world they live in is harsh. Food is scarce, books are being banned, and the government is trying to control everything. Juliette wants to fight against this regime. And as we all know, when people are controlled for too long, they eventually fight back.

Honestly, I can’t think of a single thing I didn’t like about this book. Everything just worked for me. I also saw that there were plans for a TV show, but there haven’t been any updates in years. I really hope they don’t abandon the idea, because this story could be amazing on screen if done right.

This is exactly the kind of book I needed right now, and I can’t wait to continue the series. I guess I really love dystopian stories. So far, I’m obsessed, and I just hope the rest of the series won’t disappoint. The writing is great, and I’m very curious to see what happens next.

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