Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Fans of Cashore’s Fire, Oliver’s Delirium, and, yes, Twilight will find this addictive.
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PRAISE FOR UNRAVEL ME: “The world of Unravel Me is terrifying and unique; its characters steam with passion, and Tahereh Mafi’s bold, inventive prose crackles with raw emotion.” — Ransom Riggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
“Unravel Me is dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading.” — Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of the Beautiful Creatures series
“The story and character arcs are glorious and well thought out. Tahereh Mafi has proved herself a masterful plotter and storyteller.” — NY Journal of Books
“Juliette’s experiences will keep readers on the edge of their seats, and the romantic tug-of-war will entrance them.” — School Library Journal
“Ready for round two? The war between the Reestablishment and its citizens is ramping up in this sequel to the steamy dystopia Shatter Me. Fans will be thrilled with the secrets unveiled in this one.” — Booklist
“It’s time for war in the edge-of-your seat sequel to Tahereh Mafi’s dystopian Shatter Me. Mafi creates characters that readers feel invested in. The lyricism of the first book carries over in this installment.” — Shelf Awareness
“Compelling and bittersweet.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
PRAISE FOR SHATTER ME: “Addictive, intense, and oozing with romance. I’m envious. I couldn’t put it down.” — Lauren Kate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series
“Rip-roaring adventure and steamy romance scenes, with a relationship teens will root for as much as they did for Bella and Edward. Inventive touches propel the story, such as strikeouts that reveal Juliette’s inner thoughts. The final chapters leave Juliette, Adam, and Warner well poised for round two.” — Booklist
“Fans of Cashore’s Fire, Oliver’s Delirium, and, yes, Twilight will find this addictive.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Mafi combines a psychological opener with an action-adventure denouement in her YA debut. This is a gripping read from an author who’s not afraid to take risks.” — Publishers Weekly
“Fast-paced action scenes convey imminent danger vividly....Part cautionary tale, part juicy love story, this will appeal to action and adventure fans.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Teens will feel satisfied yet wait impatiently for more.” — School Library Journal
Booklist
Rip-roaring adventure and steamy romance scenes, with a relationship teens will root for as much as they did for Bella and Edward. Inventive touches propel the story, such as strikeouts that reveal Juliette’s inner thoughts. The final chapters leave Juliette, Adam, and Warner well poised for round two.
Shelf Awareness
It’s time for war in the edge-of-your seat sequel to Tahereh Mafi’s dystopian Shatter Me. Mafi creates characters that readers feel invested in. The lyricism of the first book carries over in this installment.
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Fans of Cashore’s Fire, Oliver’s Delirium, and, yes, Twilight will find this addictive.
Ransom Riggs
PRAISE FOR UNRAVEL ME: “The world of Unravel Me is terrifying and unique; its characters steam with passion, and Tahereh Mafi’s bold, inventive prose crackles with raw emotion.
Lauren Kate
PRAISE FOR SHATTER ME: “Addictive, intense, and oozing with romance. I’m envious. I couldn’t put it down.
Kami Garcia
Unravel Me is dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading.
NY Journal of Books
The story and character arcs are glorious and well thought out. Tahereh Mafi has proved herself a masterful plotter and storyteller.
Booklist
Ready for round two? The war between the Reestablishment and its citizens is ramping up in this sequel to the steamy dystopia Shatter Me. Fans will be thrilled with the secrets unveiled in this one.
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Compelling and bittersweet.
Stephanie Garber
Fast-paced action scenes convey imminent danger vividly....Part cautionary tale, part juicy love story, this will appeal to action and adventure fans.
The Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books
“Fans of Cashore’s Fire, Oliver’s Delirium, and, yes, Twilight will find this addictive.
Kirkus Reviews
Juliette, the girl with the deadly touch, struggles to fit in with the resistance movement that saved her at the end of Shatter Me (2011). In training to participate in an inevitable war against the Reestablishment, Juliette Ferrars should feel at home at Omega Point. In addition to no longer being a prisoner, she is surrounded by other people with supernatural gifts. Compassionate Castle tries to help her master her abilities, and Kenji tries to help her fit in, but the devastating nature of Juliette's power hampers her efforts. Additionally, Adam is acting strangely--in large part because of his work with Castle to determine why he is able to touch Juliette safely--which causes difficulties in their relationship. Soon some of her new comrades are abducted while on patrol by soldiers led by Warner's father, who demands a meeting with Juliette. The resistance is able to come away from the meeting with a hostage, Warner, who resumes his part in the established love triangle. Too much of the plot relies on Juliette's withholding of important information and revelations, even against her own judgment. The bloated relationship drama takes priority over the captive resistance members in the buildup to the climax, which finally brings action before setting up the next novel. Some quality worldbuilding, but the story only inches along. (Science fiction. 13 & up)
