Narrator: Kate Simses
11 hrs. 57 min.
Unabridged
Publisher: HarperAudio
Published: 2/5/13
Source: Library
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tick tick tick tick tick
it's almost time for war.
Juliette has escaped to Omega Point. It is a place for people like her—people with gifts—and it is also the headquarters of the rebel resistance.
She's finally free from The Reestablishment, free from their plan to use her as a weapon, and free to love Adam. But Juliette will never be free from her lethal touch.
Or from Warner, who wants Juliette more than she ever thought possible.
In this exhilarating sequel to Shatter Me, Juliette has to make life-changing decisions between what she wants and what she thinks is right. Decisions that might involve choosing between her heart—and Adam's life.My thoughts:
I'm glad I read the prequel and it did set things up nicely for this book. So, do get to that one first if you can. And yes, this one does set up things for the dreaded love triangle. I don't like triangles, but I don't have the aversion to them as others have when immediately hearing a series or a book has them. I've actually read good triangle books but I will concede that they are few in number. And how do I feel about this one? I'm not sure. It is too early to tell, but so far I'm intrigued by how it is set up. In some ways it makes sense depending on who Juliette decides who she IS in the end. She is still a child, growing and learning so she has things to think about. Even though she gets jumbled up in her head and needs to leave that space more often, she still finds a way to figure out, in baby steps, who she wants to become as she learns more about her world. Now, that I do appreciate and that is really what drives me along in the book. The triangle for me is just another way for her to explore herself more even if you might get frustrated with her confusion from time to time. It is good to remember her formative years were quite stunted.
I admit this one took me a while to get though. It was no fault of the book, and I was always glad to get back to it, but I also didn't have a problem letting it go from time to time. Still, by the end of the book I was very curious to how Juliette would progress and how all her friends fit in it.
I give this audiobook 4 stars. The narrator, Kate Simses, does the voicing of the various characters well and it is easy to get lost in her telling of the story. I really like how they took this visual book and made it work in audio. I do think I'll continue this one on audio if I can and it does look like the library has the next two. I do recommend the audiobook format.
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it's great that you're enjoying the audio format. I really need to read book 1!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it as much as I have been so far.
DeleteI know everyone gets tied up in knots over love triangles but the way you described this one is so right. It's another way that Juliette is learning about herself and figuring out who and what she wants to be.
ReplyDeleteTanya @ Girl Plus Books
Aw thanks! It seems like in that perspective it works.. so far.
DeleteI wonder if the library has it
ReplyDeleteGo for audio if you can. I really think it makes the difference here.
DeleteI just finished this one too and loved it! I read the novella that comes after too and it was okay, not as good as Warren's but still good. I need to read the last book but I haven't quite prepared myself for it yet. ;) Wonderful review!
ReplyDeleteOh I'll have to seek out that novella as well. Sounds like that one isn't as necessary. :) Good luck on the last one! :)
DeleteI really like a good love triangle, but it should be really good one! Can't wait to start this series.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Those aren't common but they exist.
DeleteI've always been curious about this series! The covers always catch my eye :)
ReplyDeletePun intended? ;) I also like this series of covers.
DeleteI do have an aversion to love triangles lol
ReplyDeleteI didn't love the first book - more because of the writing and Juliette - than the lt though.
For What It's Worth
I'll have to find you a good one and then tell you that you are wrong when you hate it. LOL
DeleteI think it helps on audio because I can see me getting more irritated with Juliette otherwise. The writing is unusual so I like it because of that.
I've avoided that knowledge but I can see how it will go and I'm not surprised. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I'm not really a big fan of love triangles, but you're right, some can be done well.
ReplyDeleteLauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
Not often but seldom! :)
DeleteStill on the fence about this series. Glad it was a four star--gives me something to look forward to if I pick it up!
ReplyDeleteAudio! I think this one is best on audio. :)
DeleteInteresting about her having to decide about herself before deciding about the love interest. Makes sense. Good to know that the prequel should not be passed over if I decide to go for it with the series.
ReplyDeleteI think it goes together. I think the novella helps here.
DeleteI wasn't into audios when this released, but I bet it was fun to listen.
ReplyDeleteIt is different! :)
DeleteI'm not a fan of love triangles as well, but there are ofcourse a few that were good. Haven't head about this series yet honestly, but I think I will like it as well. I'm glad you enjoyed this audio version Melissa. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan either, but I don't have the same aversion as others. I'd love to see if you enjoy it too!
DeleteI've only listened to one audio book and I'd rather read the book personally.
ReplyDeleteI like to listen when doing activities. Some just don't ever care for it. :)
DeleteEeeeep! You are making me so excited to get to this series! I'm with you; I don't have an immediate aversion to love triangles. I like them when done well.
ReplyDeleteGreat review.
Oh nice! I hope you enjoy!!
DeleteNice review... not my thing, but I do love the cover. Very cool! (haha)
ReplyDeleteYea, probably not for you. :) I also love the covers.
DeleteSo glad the narrator did an amazing job with the voices. I sometimes have a hard time with audiobooks because of this. Sorry that it did take you a bit to get into it, but it sounds like for the most part it was a winner
ReplyDeleteYea, a narrator can make or break a book in a lot of cases. It was good here.
DeleteI might have to see if the library has this in audiobook. Though I still struggle to get into it
ReplyDeleteI hope the audio helps!
DeleteI haven't read any by this author, I think after reading your review I would make sure I read the prequel first xxx
ReplyDeleteLainy http://www.alwaysreading.net
Read it in order as well. Don't skip the first book!
DeleteThis is one of my favorite series, and I can't wait to get more about Warner and the others soon-ish, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteI dread love triangles, too, but in this series it actually worked for me. And it worked really well, too!
I hope you'll keep enjoying it :)
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews
Oh now I'm very curious! :D
DeleteI love this series, Melissa! I think I may have to do a re-read with audio! I'm happy you're enjoying it for the most part. I felt like Mafi did an excellent job with the plot, world building, and character development. And even though there is a triangle, it works for the story. :) Lovely review! I'm excited to reminisce as you read the series. :D
ReplyDeleteOh do try the audio! I think it made a difference for me and if you already loved it... :D I will continue! :)
DeleteI wasn't a fan of the love triangle in this book either, and how it all plays out. I do think she has some better character growth in the third! :)
ReplyDeleteRebecca @ The Portsmouth Review
I hope for more growth as well! :)
DeleteI couldn't finish this book for some reason :(
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the audio makes a difference. For some books, it can make a difference in keeping me interested. I don't know why!
DeleteGlad to hear you enjoyed this, even if it took a while to get through. I'm not usually a fan of love traingles either, but I did like the one here. Mostly, because as you said, I thought it helped demonstrate the character development in Juliette, which is one of my favorite aspects of the series as a whole. Hope you'll enjoy the last one! :)
ReplyDeleteYep, this is one of the few, so far, that I have enjoyed. Will audio the rest! :)
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