Shatter Me had me hooked from page one. I was so invested in this character and her journey, her circumstances and the situation she found herself in. I'm still left with a lot of questions but what an interesting and intriguing read this was. It had my full attention. I loved the premise and the bits of the world that were highlighted. The narrator did an amazing job with the various characters. I loved that each had their own distinct voice so there was never any confusion over who was speaking. This was an enjoyable read packed with a bit of action, lots of suspense, a romance, found family and more. I'm definitely looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

Shatter Me has been on my TBR for a while, and I finally listened to the audiobook. The story itself is a decent YA dystopian with a heavy focus on romance and a unique, almost poetic writing style. The narration by Kate Simses was solid—she captured Juliette’s emotions well, especially the anxiety and intensity of her thoughts. That said, her voice sometimes felt a bit too soft and breathy, which might not be for everyone. If you enjoy dramatic, emotional narration, you’ll probably like it, but if you prefer a more neutral tone, it might take some getting used to. Overall, a good listen, but I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read it back in the Divergent/Hunger Games era. 3 stars!

Unfortunately this wasn't for me, as I just didn't like the characters.

I think Juliette was too trusting and quick to love and Adam wasn't really fleshed out enough for me. I have seen people talking about Warner but in this book he doesn't seem to do much, so I might need to keep reading the series to understand everyone's fascination with him.

I listened to the Audiobook and I enjoyed the narration and it kept me immersed in this world.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an Audiobook ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed listening to this YA fantasy, which starts in a prison cell under dystopian rule. I thought the sounds effects that accompanied the FMC’s writing, really helped or create atmosphere. The narrator was brilliant and I appreciated the rang of voices which drew you into the story. However, as much I enjoyed listening to this audiobook, I don’t feel enough enthusiasm to carry on the series.

This will be a good addition to the library of a fantasy reader. Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a chance to review the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars

Shatter Me is a YA dystopian novel from 2011, so I found this reread to be fun and nostalgic! I haven't listened to the audiobook before, and I thought it was a great way to enjoy the story. The narrator, Kate Simses, did a fantastic job with all of the voices, and I felt really immersed in the plot. There was also a sound effect for a pencil scratching paper used throughout, which I found added to the immersion. I would absolutely recommend this audiobook to anyone wanting to relive the Shatter Me universe.

The story itself is fast-paced and enjoyable. The start of the book can seem a bit difficult to get through, but I feel that this was an artistic choice from Tahereh Mafi. The writing style changes as the book progresses. The central premise of the book and series is inventive, and I am looking forward to continuing the series with the next book.

3.5 stars ✮⋆˙

i missed reading dystopian books so much omg.
i can't believe it's taken me this long to read shatter me.
this book was honestly enjoyable, i will be picking up all the other books & novellas in the series mainly because this style of book just feels so nostalgic.

i think it's really important to remember that this book was published in 2011 so it may be cringy in certain parts of the dialogue and writing style but i can appreciate what it was set out to do.

personally i feel like this book lacked a bit of depth, in the sense of the world building, character personalities & backstories. that could also just be due to this being the first book in the series and tahereh not wanting to info dump 24/7 (which i greatly appreciate) but we'll see if the writing improves over the series.

thanks to netgalley & harpercollins uk audio i was able to also read along with the audiobook narrated by kate simses, who did a beautiful job of bringing the story to life.

A fantastic YA dystopian series i love to reread, listening to the audiobook was great and fast paced. Aaron is as ruthless in this one as a I remember and Juliette's mentality and narrative is nostalgic and the first time I read these books. Throughly enjoyed this reread and would recommend for YA enthusiasts who love good slow burn romance.

The book is narrated by Juliette, a 17-year-old girl with a touch that is dangerously lethal. She’s locked up by the government, documenting her life in what seems to be diary entries, even containing lines that have been crossed out.

I read these books when they were first released, before the hype and obsession with a certain someone.

I enjoyed it, and found the unique format engaging and immersive, giving us a better insight to Juliette’s mind, which frankly is quite broken at the start of this book, and fair enough too. However, I know this is a gripe for many other people, finding it annoying and frustrating.<blockquote>
I spent my life folded between the pages of books.
In the absence of human relationships I formed bonds with paper characters. I lived love and loss through stories threaded in history; I experienced adolescence by association. My world is one interwoven web of words, stringing limb to limb, bone to sinew, thoughts and images all together. I am a being comprised of letters, a character created by sentences, a figment of imagination formed through fiction.</blockquote>

Whilst I remember flying through it, I think this was because of the easiness of the writing and the YA nature, but I didn’t think it was anything amazing.
Yet I think it’s accessibility is what makes it so popular. If this brings more people to reading, then yay! This is a perfect introductory book for new readers into the dystopian genre who like romance (and other popular troupes which are used throughout the series).

Honestly, the most vivid memory I have for this series is my love for Kenji and his wit, friendship, and loyalty.

shatter me is the first book in a dystopian romance series that follows Juliette Ferrars, a girl with a deadly touch and was imprisoned by the Reestablishment, a government that has taken control of the world. at 17, Juliette is brought to Sector 45, run by chief commander Warner, who seems to have an interest for her. at the same time she finds herself growing closer to her soldier Adam, who is the only one to treat her with kindness in years.

this is such a fast paced book and so easy to fly by. the narrator did a wonderful job at bringing Juliette's character to life. i loved the introduction to the world and the characters!! the writing was so immersive and filled with metaphors that helped getting lost into it.
there's only so much i can say without spoiling it, but this series has my heart and i love Juliette's beginning.

thank you so much to harpercollins and netgalley for the audiobook!