Book Review: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Published by HarperCollins Nov 15 2011

Reviewed from ARC provided by the publisher

Summary

Juliette hasn't touched anyone in exactly 264 days. 

The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette's touch is fatal. As long as she doesn't hurt anyone else, no one really cares. The world is too busy crumbling to pieces to pay attention to a 17-year-old girl. Diseases are destroying the population, food is hard to find, birds don't fly anymore, and the clouds are the wrong color. 

The Reestablishment said their way was the only way to fix things, so they threw Juliette in a cell. Now so many people are dead that the survivors are whispering war-- and The Reestablishment has changed its mind. Maybe Juliette is more than a tortured soul stuffed into a poisonous body. Maybe she's exactly what they need right now. 

Juliette has to make a choice: Be a weapon. Or be a warrior. 

    I have no idea where to begin. The buzz and positive reviews have really said it all. I'm not sure how to articulate how I felt while reading this, in a way that will stand out  do the book justice. 

It was awesome  exceptional from the first page.  The fact that this is my favourite genre to read may have  probably has something to do with my love for this story, but I also think the writing was strong, the plot was compelling and I adored Juliette. I wavered between wanting to be her (um...can we say Adam!) and wanting to rescue her myself.  

I read this is in one sitting. I could not tear myself away, and I know that I'll want to need to go back and re-read again because at the rate I turned the pages I'm sure I missed a few things. :) 

 Tahereh has an lovely, admirable, gifted writing style. She's able to compel the reader forward, but there is still beauty in her words. I marked many phrases and quotes from the book as I read. As I go back to read again, I'm sure I'll find more.  I am looking forward to reading it again, and can not wait for more from this talented author. Highly  Very Highly Recommended.

For more information about the author:   

Her website:  http://taherehmafi.com/ 

In My Mailbox- November 20th

In My Mailbox  is hosted by the Story Siren. Each week we are invited to post about the books we received through the mail, from the store or from the library.

For Review:

 Temptation of Angels by Michelle Zink

Goodreads / Chapters

Harbinger by Sara Wilson Etienne

Goodreads / Chapters

Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood

Goodreads / Chapters

Thank you soooooo much book fairies from Penguin!

Dead to You by Lisa McCann

Goodreads / Chapters

Thank you Simon & Schuster

And from my friend Maria at Cari's Book Blog

Radiance by Alyson Noel

and look she got it signed......

and she also sent this one.....

and.........

SHE GOT IT SIGNED FOR ME TOO!!!!!! OMG!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

What was in your mailbox?

Top Ten Tuesday - Top Ten Unread Books on my To-Read Shelf.....

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the Broke and the Bookish

This week's Top Ten List:

Top Ten Unread Books on your To-Read Shelf

My List:

1. Where She Went by Gayle Foreman. I bought this book, the day it came out, I couldn't wait for it and yet it sits on my shelf unread. I loved If I Stay so much, I guess I'm worried that I won't feel the same way about Where She Went.
2. Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, and now Inheritance. I had to buy them all, I've heard many people rave, but I I've yet to even read Eragon.
3. Unearthly by Cynthia Hand. 
4. Looking for Alaska by John Green. This has been on my bookshelf for 3 years.....
5. London Calling by Edward Bloor- 6 years
6. Graceling by Kristen Cashore - 4 years
7. 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson- 2 years
8. City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare-another one I was desperate for, yet haven't read
9. Hate List by Jennifer Brown -2 years
10. The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

Here are a couple of pictures of my current to-read shelves-

I am so lucky to have an incredible book collection, but with so many on my to-read shelves, you'd think that would deter me from buying more right?

nope. Because I obviously have a serious problem. But I know you'll understand :)

Debut Author Challenge 2012

Kristi from the Story Siren is hosting the Debut Author Challenge again in 2012-YAY!!! 

I'm excited to be participating again and also helping Kristi create the 2012 Debut listing for Canada!

Last year I read a total of 16 debuts and I have to say that there is something special about reading an author's first book.

A few debut's that I'm really looking forward to reading this year are:

• Everneath by Brodi Ashton
• Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood
• Harbringer by Sarah Wilson Etienne
• The Catastrophic History of You & Me by Jess Rothenberg
• Above by Leah Bobet
• Where It Began by Ann Redisch Stampler
• Cracked by K.M. Walton

There are so many amazing books coming out next year my list could go on forever! What about you? What are you excited about?