SHATTER ME

 

Author: Tahereh Mafi Rating: 9/10 Age: 12+ Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Science Fiction, Suspense Pages: 338 Published in: 2011 Main Characters: Juliette, adam, Aaron

Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old, Juliette Ferrars is in a cell. She has been there 264 days, alone. She has seen no-one and spoken to no-one. Food comes through a slot in the door, once or sometimes twice a day. Once a day her cell opens and she can walk along unlit stone passageways to a toilet and shower. Her mind is breaking down. She repeats things, she counts things, she scribbles her thoughts in a small notebook, then crosses out the bad thoughts. She stands at the window daydreaming of birds. At night she dreams of a bird with golden plumage, flying in the sky. Juliette’s touch can inflict intense pain. She was incarcerated after she killed a small boy trying to help him up when he fell. Her parents hated her and wanted rid of her. She is joined by a cellmate. A boy who takes both beds and both blankets and ignores her. Juliette stays huddled on the floor. She is terrified of hurting the boy. Juliette's power can kill. Once she realises someone needs her as a weapon to kill everyone against them, she immediately needs to take action. Will she be able to survive?

Why I liked this book:   I really enjoyed reading this book because Shatter Me quickly entwines the reader with the lead character. As you read the book, you experience Juliette’s emotions first-hand. You feel her gain confidence and courage with every page you turn. The plot is also very interesting, and I love the main characters.