Shatter Me
Readers rate it 3.5 (981 on Hardcover)
368 pages · Released Oct 2, 2012 · HarperCollins
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LGBTQ+ themes
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A note for parents
Shatter Me is a dystopian young adult romance with dark themes and emotional intensity appropriate for older teens. The protagonist grapples with isolation, self-worth, and discovering her power as a weapon—themes that resonate but may be heavy for younger readers. While there is violence and tension throughout, nothing is gratuitously graphic, and the story ultimately emphasizes hope, resilience, and self-determination.
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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.
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- 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
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ISBN 9780062085504 · HarperCollins