These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi

Tahereh don't do this to me... Please. Not again.
WHO AM I SUPPOSED TO SHIP FJKDSA;JKLSDA
Ok but Alizeh and bread. Iconic. love to see it. We stan.
Cyrus to Alizeh: If Alizeh was Rosa and Cyrus was Captain Holt:

Cyrus Cyrus Cyrus.... Do I see Aaron Warner in you...But also istg if Kamran is Adam... I will riot. My boy is traumatized and he's doing his best. And he has to deal with the stupid dress lady that I continue to despise.
There are dragons. Also we get more backstory.
Once again, I am:

416 Pages

This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi

I said it before, and I'll say it again. The. Cinderella. vibes.
Oh and there are dragons at the end. btw.
It's got the same vibes as the Wrath and the Dawn, which as we all know...is one of my favorites.
528 Pages

This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi

It's got some Cinderella vibes
*looks at cover and understands it now. 
I loved the writing style because it reminded me of Pride and Prejudice and Elizabeth and Darcy.
Kamran is the level of everything that I want. He's trying his best. 
The tropes are fantastic. 
Also I wish I knew more about Persian mythology so I could catch the nuances. 
Gets to the end of the book:

Like....I need something to hold me over...a date...a title...a cover...literally anything. 
528 Pages

TS Song: Enchanted

Believe Me by Tahereh Mafi

Cough...So this one is spicy....Like not hecka spicy, but it's bordering on New Adult so like...proceed with caution, I guess?
All of the fluff. Also I keep thinking of my best friend's wedding and like...How I want my wedding to be because I am an introvert who gets overstimulated and anxious.
I love Warner. I love him. Baby. Boy who's only soft for one person. Also like...I relate to him so much because self-image and like. Finally getting the love he deserves.
I will protect him with my life. 
Also when a person sees you for you and recognizes your needs. that's just. perfect. 
I'm dying alone.
Dog. Iconic. We stan. 
Finishes the novella:

224 Pages

Find Me by Tahereh Mafi

Kenji is an awkward mess and he is too pure.Cinnamon roll.
Kenji truly embodies Christian DelGrosso's "Trying to talk to bae" vine.

Reveal Me
"Do you ever wanna talk about your emotions, Tien" vine--
Tien is Warner and David is Kenji. Prove me wrong.
Three minutes into Reveal Me: Kenji:


224 Pages

Unite Me by Tahereh

So this is a book with two novellas and I have feelings, as always. Destroy Me is from Warner's perspective (and takes place between book 1 and book 2) and Fracture Me is from Adam's (takes place between book 2 and book 3).

Destroy Me destroyed me....
Warner. sfdjklsfdajklsfdjklsfdjklsfdjklsfd
Warner:

Insert the "like my soul" vine... "this coffee's bitter...."
224 Pages

Imagine Me by Tahereh Mafi

...did they just...did they just... anyone else see the tangled reference... Warner...

Warner is Regina George
....oh ewww nope..
 Anderson stop.

Mission impossible camera vine.
fjlsdkjkldfasjkl;dsajfdsjklf;sdjj
Gosh I love Warner
That epilogue though...


480 Pages

Defy Me by Tahereh Mafi

jfsdkljklsdjafklsjafdk All of the flashbacks and backstory... I'm in pain.
Kenji:

Alexa play "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" by Starship and that one part from "My Heart Will Go On"
...SoMeOnE please send help...plz
Hey look it's Warner:

Kenji and movies...yes.
384 Pages

Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi

Jo March crying "my hair" from Little Women

be more chill
...I've said it once, and I'll say it again.... they are so thirsty.
I love how much they hate each other--honestly I ship them.
Me watching this dinner:

Kenji use your brain, babe.
James is the best.
Hey look it's .... oops.
Gif of Hamilton saying "Oh ****" in Story of Tonight.... Warner babe...Warner
....that last chapter tho
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Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi

Alexa play "Burn" from Hamilton.... just for one line....
Kenji: and let me guess you've got a great personality.
The world needs more Kenji

Ok so now that all of the reaction vines are out of the way.....
My baby. He precious. He grew on me ok....
They are so thirsty....
But yeah. Beautiful baby, so supportive
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Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

And they were roommates
The dropoff
Alexa play "Gotta Go My Own Way"
...Man Juliette really acts like Elsa in a lot of ways....
Kenji to Juliette:

Insert a gif of Ron Weasley saying "Bad idea"
....someone is a smooth talker....
nope nope nope nope nope nope
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Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Insert "Adam" vine
I stan characters who believe that they are monsters, but are cinnamon rolls...Cause same.
I love the writing style.
James... just James
When will men understand the concept of no
The polar bears are dying vine
.....Things are way too happy...Secondary location.... and they were roommates.
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Song thoughts: Monster--Broadway Frozen, No by Megan Trainor

Shadow Me by Tahereh Mafi

Shadow Me by Tahereh Mafi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, Kenji. The most lovable character in the Shatter Me world.

Let me be honest, I would read and love a novella about Kenji doing pretty much anything, including blowing his nose, so it’s possible my star rating is a tad bit biased by my extreme love for the chap, not that it isn’t an enjoyable read, because it is. Look at how I was even willing to compose a brutally long run-on sentence just to accurately get my point across.

So now I’ll just level with you— if you don’t already love Kenji, then you don’t deserve to read his novella, so just move along and leave the Kenji adoration to those of us who would willingly give away all of our books (approximately 3,000 for me), if it only meant Kenji could get the kind of partner and love he so wants and deserves.

Because Team Kenji Forever.

Pages: 112

Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi

Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi  (Book 4)
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eye kant wif da wurdz.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So happy this YA Dystopian/Sci-Fi series is having an amazing rebirth, but I'm equally traumatized that I have to wait at least a year to find out what comes next.

And Kenji. All my heart eyes for that boy.

Book 100 read in 2018

Pages: 448

Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi

Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a unique, imaginative, well-written, adorable middle grade fantasy novel. I'm obsessed with Mafi's writing, so there was no doubt that I would read this book. It also has a gorgeous cover, sounds great as an audiobook, and reads like a colorful dream. I almost feel like music should pour from the book when I crack it open, which is just a testament to how delightful it is.

Pages: 416

Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi

Ignite Me is the third and final book in the Shatter Me series. It was a well-done and satisfying conclusion to the series. Juliette finally connects her inner strength and resolve with her supernatural ability in a gratifying way. She is a flawed heroine, but she learns from her mistakes. Warner's character grows into one of the most memorable and exciting YA book heroes that I've read in a long time. He isn't a carbon copy of most YA protagonists, which is refreshing. 

I didn't want the book or the series to end, but I suppose all good things must come to an end. I'm looking forward to more books by Tahereh Mafi.

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Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

Unravel Me picks up right at the end of Shatter Me, and Juliette and Adam find themselves in a precarious situation. The tone of the books switch in this second installment, to more of a Hunger Games-type underground revolution story. Juliette finally learns more about her "curse" and that she might actually be able to do some good with it. 

I enjoyed this book, and I can't wait to see what happens next in Ignite Me!

(I don't know why the title image won't work for this book).

461 pages

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Summary: "Ostracized or incarcerated her whole life, seventeen-year-old Juliette is freed on the condition that she use her horrific abilities in support of The Reestablishment, a post-apocalyptic dictatorship, but Adam, the only person ever to show her affection, offers hope of a better future."

I had heard and seen a lot about this series, but it wasn't quite what I expected. The writing style is quite different, as it frequently includes crossed out lines like: 

"I know my parents never bothered to say good bye. I know I didn't cry as I was taken away. I know the sky falls down every day." 

The rules of punctuation and paragraphs are fast and loose, which might be confusing or disconcerting in some instances. 

Juliette is incredibly powerful, but she doesn't know the extent of her power. I enjoyed the Juliette's inner-thoughts and the story overall. I look forward to reading the next books! 

338 pages