Shatter Me
Tahereh Mafi
Readers rate it 3.5 (981 on Hardcover)
- Pages
- 368 pages
- Published
- 2012
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
Shatter Me is a young adult dystopian romance featuring a protagonist with dangerous powers who is manipulated by an oppressive government. The book contains moderate violence (physical confrontations, use of the protagonist as a weapon), some emotional/psychological intensity around isolation and trauma, and romantic elements with kissing and physical attraction. While the protagonist's journey emphasizes resilience and self-determination, the dark themes of control, imprisonment, and the protagonist's self-loathing may be challenging for younger teens; it's best suited for ages 14 and up who enjoy dystopian fiction.
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- Suggested for ages 14+.
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From the publisher
I have a curse. I have a gift. I'm a monster. I'm more than human. My touch is lethal. My touch is power. I am their weapon. I will fight back. No one knows why Juliette's touch is fatal, but The Reestablishment has plans for her. Plans to use her as a weapon. But Juliette has plans of her own. After a lifetime without... I have a curse. I have a gift. I'm a monster. I'm more than human. My touch is lethal. My touch is power. I am their weapon. I will fight back. No one knows why Juliette's touch is fatal, but The Reestablishment has plans for her. Plans to use her as a weapon. But Juliette has plans of her own. After a lifetime without freedom, she's finally discovering a strength to fight back for the very first time—and to find a future with the one boy she thought she'd lost forever. In this electrifying debut, Tahereh Mafi presents a riveting dystopian world, a thrilling superhero story, and an unforgettable heroine.
Shelved under
- Juvenile Fiction
- Unloveable Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- Strong Character Development
- A mix driven
- Weak Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- Character driven
- Plot driven
- Calibre Import
- Adventurous
ISBN 9780062085504 · HarperCollins