Unravel Me

Shatter Me, Book 2

By: Tahereh Mafi

Narrated by: Kate Simses

Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

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Juliette has escaped to Omega Point. It is a place for people like her - people with gifts - and it is also the headquarters of the rebel resistance.

She's finally free from The Reestablishment, free from their plan to use her as a weapon, and free to love Adam. But Juliette will never be free from her lethal touch.

Or from Warner, who wants Juliette more than she ever thought possible.

In this exhilarating sequel to Shatter Me, Juliette has to make life-changing decisions between what she wants and what she thinks is right. Decisions that might involve choosing between her heart - and Adam's life.

©2013 Tahereh Mafi (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers

Even better than the first

The first book in the series was good, this one was excellent. I couldn't stop listening and finished in record time. The writing, story and performance are all so amazing. I'm incredibly eager to start the next book.

OH MY GOODNESS

I went into this book thinking it was just another speed bump before getting to the better books in the series and I was proven wrong.

I was on the edge of my seat and it had so many plot twists that I couldn’t contain my excitement.

Kate Simses is AMAZING!!! -Maddie

5 STARS!

Kate Simses is a AMAZING narrator and she gives Juliette a better personality! I was listening to the book at 2x speed and I also switched to the physical book but Kate Simses was great! The story could be a little bit better, but overall it was great!

-Maddie

Excellent Character Driven Series

This is one of those series that will likely divide readers into the love or hate category. By this second book, it is clear that the story will be very emotional driven rather than action-oriented. And in setting up the story to be character driven, we have a clear arc of strong character development as the events in the book change each person in unpredictable ways. Clearly, I love that that focus and rate this book highly. I rate 4 rather than 5 stars because I really wish the x-files type subplot had been jettisoned.

Juliet and Adam are acclimating to Omega Point and making new friends among the highly talented individuals. From healing to telekinesis, everyone has a unique gift in the hidden rebel base. But Warner, and his father, still have plans for Juliet and Warner's obsession with her means he will never stop trying to get her back. And what Juliet first thought was a haven - Adam being able to touch her without dying - now turns out to be a curse. For as much as she loves Adam, if she touches him for long periods of time her ability eventually overrides his and she runs the risk of killing him. Then Warner is captured and everything she believes about herself will change.

In this middle book we have Juliet growing beyond her own prison and learning to communicate. The strikethroughs and stuttering of the first book are lessened as she acclimates and learns more about herself and the world. I really like that we can see that transition and change - that there is an overall arc to the story beyond just rebellion and fighting. This series is clearly about Juliet and her growth, with the dystopian elements thrown in for flavor.

It goes without saying that Kenji is the star of the book - amusing, clever, witty, and with such a distinct personality. Mafi really has an amazing talent for capturing a character and making them very conflicted, 3-dimensional, and full of layering and depth. But at the same time, she kept her focus on the Adam/Warner conflict and never gives in to temptation to make Kenji a love interest (fortunately!).

I loved the first book and felt this one was even better. Yes, it will likely get you heated if you enjoy obsessive love affairs. I really appreciate Mafi exploring the themes of insta love, puppy love, and obsessive love (to oneself and between the male/female characters). It made for a riveting book for me.

Note: I listened to the the Audible version and the narrator did an excellent job - really captured the heart of the story.

HOOKED!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Unravel Me to be better than the print version?

I am just not sure if the story would be the same without the narration honestly. The narrator is THE perfect voice for the main character and Mafi's style.

Which scene was your favorite?

One of the most memorable scenes of Unravel Me is the initial passionate interaction between Adam and Juliette. Pure lust and innocence all in one.

Any additional comments?

It is difficult to say too much with these questions on the review. I don't want to spoil anything. Just read it. Its awesome.

Again....WOWZERS!!!

I am still absolutely LOVING this series! The story is so beautiful and sad and haunting and romantic and tragic and suspenseful and thrilling and absolutely breath taking!! There's not one part I dislike. Because even the parts that anger me and make me sad are vital to the plot and to intensifying the parts that make me so happy n the romantic and love filled parts. I still adore Juliet and James and I used to despise Erin Warner but now he's starting to grow on me as I'm getting to see n know his nicer more loving sides and as he's changing n not being as much like his father. Narrators are absolutely perfect in my opinion!! I really love this author!

Just SO good!

I bought the first book as a physical copy because I couldn’t understand how the first book was being read (with the weird sounds), and I finished that book in one sitting. I immediately downloaded the second book and holy smokes! The writing is just SO beautiful! How the words go together, it’s almost poetry. There is A LOT that happens I side Juliette’s mind. Sometimes I wished there was more communication than thinking, but this series is more about the MC state of mind than anything else.

The narrator’s voice for the MC sounds a bit too young, but I love the male voices she makes. I love her intonation and how breathy she gets just in the right parts.

I don’t even want to finish this series… I don’t know how I’ll ever live without these characters in my life.

A Good Read

Would you listen to Unravel Me again? Why?

Story is a fantastic read
Performance is good
Story is intriguing
But...The slate swiping leaves you like nails on a chalkboard...

Genius

The entire series has become my all time favorite real quick! This book being
My favorite. Tahereh Mafis mind is brilliant for making this, the way she words everything and Stu his her stories together is so precise and beautiful, I’ve never seen anything like it. Phenomenal book!

Book 2 in the series

Good YA story. Not a classic but good enough to keep one interested enough to continue the series.