Shatter Me Series - Summary
Shatter Me is a captivating young adult dystopian thriller series by Tahereh Mafi, first published on November 15, 2011. This gripping tale revolves around Juliette, a 17-year-old girl cursed with a lethal touch, and features unique writing elements such as crossed-out passages, resembling a diary. For fans of thrilling stories, the Shatter Me series is a must-read.
The Shatter Me series includes a total of seven books. The second installment, Unravel Me, launched into readers’ hands on February 5, 2013. Following that, Ignite Me was published on February 4, 2014. The excitement continued with Restore Me on March 6, 2018, and then Defy Me, which hit the shelves on April 2, 2019. The sixth book, Imagine Me, graced readers on March 31, 2020, with the final book, Believe Me, concluding the saga on November 11, 2021.
Shatter Me Series – Characters
- Juliette Ferrars: Juliette starts off as a scared, traumatized 17-year-old girl, having been abused, locked away, and made to feel like a monster her entire life. She struggles to trust others and has trouble making friends due to her lethal touch. Throughout the series, she learns to control her powers and becomes braver and more confident, thanks to the training at Omega Point. Despite facing loneliness for most of her life, Juliette is compassionate and kind and sympathizes easily with the vulnerable. At times, she can be influenced by others and has fluctuating confidence.
- Aaron Warner: The 19-year-old leader of Sector 45 in the Reestablishment, Warner stands 5’9″ and is presented as a cold and manipulative character. As the story unfolds, he transforms into a more loving individual. Warner, with his blond hair and striking green eyes, is seen as inhumanly handsome. From the start, he is intensely in love with Juliette, bordering on obsession. Despite his cold and ruthless exterior, Juliette begins to empathize with him, recognizing his humanity. He is unique in that he can touch Juliette without any harmful effects.
- Kenji Kishimoto: A 20-year-old soldier in Warner’s army and friend of Adam. Kenji later reveals himself to be a member of Omega Point and possesses the gift of invisibility. With a humorous personality, Kenji is relaxed and chill, adding a fun element to the story. He admires Juliette, leading to a close friendship that feels almost sibling-like.
- James Kent: Adam’s 10-year-old younger brother. He is mature beyond his years, curious about the world, and looks up to Adam greatly.
- Castle: The wise leader of the Rebellion (Omega Point), Castle is a thirty-year-old scientist with telekinetic powers. He is compassionate and knowledgeable, being the first to accept Juliette into the Rebellion while concealing many secrets about her true identity.
- Adam Kent: An 18-year-old soldier who is responsible for Juliette after her release from isolation. Adam is portrayed as an average young man with blue eyes, tattoos, standing around 6’1″, and sporting dark brown hair. His love for Juliette has been present since they first met as children. Although he can touch Juliette using his powers, it is extremely difficult and sometimes painful for him.
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