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Synopsis
Juliette and Warner’s story continues in the thrilling fifth installment of Tahereh Mafi’s New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series. Juliette Ferrars isn’t who she thinks she is. Nothing in her world is what it seemed. She thought she’d finally defeated the Reestablishment. She thought she’d finally taken control of her life, her power, and her pain. But Juliette has only just begun to unravel a lifetime of lies, and she finds herself faced with a familiar choice: Be a weapon. Or be a warrior. This time, she’s not alone. Stronger, braver, and more resilient than ever, Juliette will fight for life and love with her friends by her side—but first, she has to survive the war being waged against her mind: She has to remember who she was. Narrated by Juliette, Warner, and Kenji Kishimoto, this gripping novel will leave readers hungry for Imagine Me, the sixth novel in the series.
Is Defy Me (Shatter Me) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 15 and up.
This YA dystopian romance features moderately intense violence, war themes, and steamy romantic content between the leads. The heroine struggles with mind manipulation and identity crisis as she fights against an oppressive regime.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include emotional abuse, violence, and mental manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the action-packed continuation of Juliette's journey as she discovers shocking truths about herself while navigating complex relationships and fighting for freedom.