TAHEREH MAFI
(Book 2 in the Shatter Me series)
Synopsis:
It should have taken Juliette a single touch to kill Warner. But his mysterious immunity to her deadly power has left her shaken, wondering why her ultimate defense mechanism failed against the person she most needs protection from.
She and Adam were able to escape Warner’s clutches and join up with a group of rebels, many of whom have powers of their own. Juliette will finally be able to actively fight against The Reestablishment and try to fix her broken world. And perhaps these new allies can help her shed light on the secret behind Adam’s—and Warner’s—immunity to her killer skin.
My rating: ★★★★★
Categories: YA, romance, science fiction, dystopian, other
Content:
Language: Semi-frequent use of mild language, use of some stronger language ("s")
Violence: Mass murder, death by firing squad, bombings, mention of torture and accidental killing of a child, physical and emotional abuse against children, gunshots, attempted murder, scars from abuse are also described.
Sex: Several heavy kissing scenes (intimate kissing, intimate touching), kissing in bed, characters taking off shirts and pants during detailed make-out scenes (though they never actually have sex).
LGBTQ: Not present
My Review: My rating is more like 4.5 stars, but I rounded it up to 5 purely for Mafi's writing style. I love it so much! Juliette and Warner's character development in this book was amazing—they're two of the most interesting characters I've ever read, especially in YA. I also appreciated the fast pace and some more world-building.