Reviews with content warning for Blood - Разбий ме

guys.. someone cheer I finally read it!

Okay I have to admit this has been on my tbr for the longest time, it’s actually embarrassing. 🫣 but we made it!

I’m not going to lie, at first when I read the note about the crossing out and the repetition and kept reading those extensive metaphors I was like oh no.
But I’m nothing if not a yapper and goal-oriented so I got used to it pretty fast and I was like you know, I’d probably talk to myself too given the circumstances.
Also, had to remind myself this was written years ago in classic YA dystopian fashion.

In terms of characters, Kenji’s commentary on literally everything and Warner’s psychotic moments truly kept the pace going. I have somehow managed to not get spoiled at all except for the odd quote but I do know people love those two characters. Although besties, if this is the Warner we’re getting, I’m slightly concerned about all of us because???

I have all of the books already so we keep going 🥳

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natashareadsbooks's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Why did I wait so long to read this book?

Shatter Me followes Juliette - who has always viewed herself as a monster, with a curse. She has the power to harm others with just her touch alone. After an accident when she was fourteen, she was cast away. For years she was tested, until they put her away in an asylum.

Until one day she gets a roommate. Then her life is flipped upside down. From the bleak nothingness, to being taken. She has to make a choice, if she will become a warrior or a weapon.

So, this is a YA dystopian novel that I have had sitting on my shelf for ten years now. It was recommended to me, so I grabbed the first book, without knowing any info about it. I have been hesitant to read it, bc the FMC character shares the same name as my daughter. But I finally decided to pick it up, and I'm glad I did.

I love YA & dystopian novels - so this was no different. It follows Juliette in a world that is dying. People can't afford to live, to eat, to survive. The reestablishment was supposed to help save the world, but they haven't. And Juliette ends up in the middle of having to make a choice- with multiple powerful people who have heard of her powers wanting her for their causes she has to decide what she will do.

Overall it was a good intro to the books, and world and I am looking forward to reading more about Juliette and the other characters. I definitely recommend if you like YA dystopian books.

4⭐ out of 5 ⭐.

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redempta's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging informative tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

3.5 🌟

After 2 years and a soft DNF-ing half way through, I finally finished reading this book. *round of applause*

I had no motivation so I listened to it on audiobook. It really helped.

IS THAT THE WARNER PEOPLE LOVE ON ? That guy is crazy....

I didn't really like Juliette. She's kind of pick me girl, like I'm not like the other girls...

I wasn't really into the book and thought that I wouldn't read the rest of the series but the last few chapters changed that. I'm not fully sure that would read the rest of the series but it's a possibility.

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eminaxbasic's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny relaxing fast-paced

5.0

this is the best dystopian/fantasy book i have ever read. Literally it was perfect!!!!
I strongly recommed this book.

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infjkiki's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

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huddlestonmaeg's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I don’t even remember what made me want to read this story because it sat in my TBR for a long time. I also didn’t realize it was a series until after I started it and I’m sad because I’m already in the middle of a series. I think it’s worth reading though and will get the next book!

The characters were super lovable and I enjoyed the plot of the story. It was more romance than dystopian but I imagine it was setting up and it’ll be different for the rest of the series. I found a few parts a little slow but overall it was a good book.

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guessgreenleaf's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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