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spatterson7's review

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emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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tania_mybookishsecret's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

5.0

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azileotulp's review

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emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.25

I never thought I'd see the day I would give a book in this series more than three stars, but I now find myself genuinely shocked with how much better this installment in the series is. So many of my issues with the previous books (like the writing style and Adam and Juliette's relationship) have been washed away.

Juliette's character development made this a much more pleasant read than the previous installments in the series. Much fewer instances of her racing thoughts and strikethroughs. Instead of just tolerating her, I now feel like I truly like her, and I was really rooting for her throughout the book.

And Adam... my nemesis. I have to say that although he's so much worse of a person in this book, I actually found that it made his character more enjoyable. I would much rather yell at and hate a character than just find them utterly boring.

I also appreciate that by the end of the book, it seems he truly understands that he is not in love with the "new" Juliette. I would say it was a bit of a development for him too. Doesn't mean I like him though :)

Of course, I can't get through a discussion of this book without talking about the love of my life, Aaron Warner. He finally got the time in this book that he deserved and I am so grateful. He truly is the best part of this series.

As adorable as his moments with Juliette are though, I would have to say that one of my favorite moments with him was actually after he found out Adam and James were his brothers. I found it beautiful how quickly he accepted them as family despite his bad blood with Adam. In particular, my favorite quote was:

"'How can I hate his anger,' he says, 'when I know so well where it comes from?'"

That quote had me on the floor. I felt like I saw some of my own family dynamics within it. I think it's beautiful.

As you can tell though, this still was not a 5-star read for me. Why? The plot. I feel like this series does not succeed as a dystopian. There is very little worldbuilding throughout the series, and most of the story is based around Juliette's feelings about herself, Adam, and Warner.

I felt that the conclusion to the war was laughably simple to be honest.

However, the basic plot of this book didn't bother me nearly as much as it did in the other books because of how much the character interactions made up for it.

Adam and Juliette's arguments were such tense moments. Funnily enough, I found them to be more intense than the war.

Overall, I think this is a very satisfying conclusion to the series that outshines every other previous installment. I don't plan to read the other three books yet, but I believe I will one day. As of right now though, I am happy to let it end here on such a high note.

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memoirsofabooklover's review

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

this was SO good. i was audibly and physically reacting to it. by the time i finished the book i was pacing the hallway vibrating with energy. this was mainly character development over plot but it was SO GOODAMN GOOD!!!! the plot mainly happened in the last 100 pages but it was awesome and i will be thinking about this for a WHILE.

i am in love with warner and kenji, they ate everything and i love them with my whole heart. james needs to be protected with everything and i feel like i am missing a pivotal moment where james gets to hug juliette because she can be touched now and that would be such a special moment between them

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kikoboo_'s review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

Favourite book in the Shatter me series so far!! Omg Juliette's character development was so good and I could not stop reading. It was so s enjoyable and had plenty of funny moments. Its not a 5 only because of some of the mega hyped up moments being a bit underwhelming but other than that I loved it!! Adam was for sure questionable but the beef he brought on had me gasping . Overall I tots love this book and for sure recommend reading this asap after unravel me (or the novella after unravel me) as its mega fast-paced and quick to get through!! AHH best of luck and fun to all those reading this or planning to do so!!

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