Imagine Me (Shatter Me: Series One, 6)

While Imagine Me isn’t Ignite me in any fashion (I’ve read Ignite me 5 times alone in itself) I think this book served the series well. I got what I wanted out of the whole series and have reread the last 80 or so pages of this one 3 times cause I enjoyed it enough. I did get all of the last 3 books less than a week ago and quickly read through them and was overall pleased. I read some of partially negative reviews so I didn’t go into this last chunk with high hopes but again, I think they all tied nicely together (given random missing pieces and lack of plot lines here and there.) I agree with another reviewer that it was good they did this from Juliettes view and Kenji’s as Warner might have been too much of the same as Juliettes since they’re always around each other. His love for her is my favorite thing about the series overall and I’ll always remember the line from Ignite Me “It's the kind of kiss that inspires stars to climb into the sky and light up the world…” WOW simply wow. They are honestly my two favorite book characters out there aside from Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice.

This is the last book in Juliette/Ella and Warner’s story, at least the last full novel in the series. There is a novella that comes after this one. I recently learned that a whole new series is set to be released 10 years later, following James. Of course, I’ve already preordered it because I’m a sucker for beautiful books. Honestly, I’m glad to see this series come to an end. While I plan to read the final novella, I believe Mafi should have wrapped things up at the conclusion of the original trilogy. In this book and the second half of the series, I felt that Juliette and Warner regressed; all their character growth seems to have been lost. Warner is not a decent person unless Juliette is around, and it feels like everyone just bends to their will. On the other hand, Kenji really carries this book. The second half of the series should have focused on him, as he has better character development, and his story arcs make much more sense. The ending felt rushed, especially after the six books we spent getting to this point, and it didn’t seem satisfying. Adam and James, important characters in the story, are barely mentioned. That said, Mafi’s writing is beautiful; she is a talented author who paints a wonderful picture. However, I am relieved to be done with these characters.

**"Imagine Me": The Heart-Pounding Conclusion to the Shatter Me Series.** **"Imagine Me"** by Tahereh Mafi is a thrilling and emotional finale to the globally bestselling **Shatter Me** series, culminating the intricate story of Juliette Ferrars and Ella Sommers. As Ella grapples with her identity and the truth of her origins, the merging of Juliette’s past and her present leads to a profound internal struggle. The complexity of her dual identity becomes a central theme as she navigates the blurred lines between right and wrong amid an escalating conflict with The Reestablishment. As old enemies reemerge and the stakes rise, Ella must confront the realities of her intertwined fate and the potential loss of control over her destiny. Mafi masterfully weaves suspense and introspection into the narrative, immersing readers in a world that questions loyalty, agency, and the essence of self. **"Imagine Me"** delivers a powerful conclusion that not only resolves the intricacies of Juliette and Warner's journey but also challenges the definitions of identity and choice, making it a must-read for fans seeking a gripping and satisfying end to this beloved saga.

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(SPOILER ALERT) This was NOT my favorite book out of the series. Honestly, I like this story better as a trilogy. However, I do love the way she writes and I still read this book fairly quickly. There was A LOT happening in this book. Almost too much? I understand she needed to up the stakes, but I liked the first three books and who Juliette was, where she came from and her purpose etc back then. This twist that happened in the fourth or fifth book with Juliette having a sister and there being a ton of other things that we didn't know about... I felt like it was a reach; a stretch that didn't need to be. There's a quote for artist that says, 'Art is never done. You have to abandon it.' Perhaps this story should have been done after the third. The thing I liked least about this book was that Juliette didn't play a driving force in the plot. In fact, she was hardly in it at all. I found this frustrating. Kenji (Who i love), did most of the story telling. And while I love him, I count on him for the comic relief, the best friend, etc. It was strange with him taking the lead on this book. I agree with previous reviews that this book felt rushed. It felt like there were holes. And then James had a little role in the book and Adam might as well not have been there at all. And he came in at the very end as a completely changed person... A total 180. It felt rushed. Trying to tie up loose ends quickly. We don't know how he feels about Juliette or about how her and Warners relationship changes in this book. (I think he would have some feelings toward it. And I'd like to know James reaction as well...) And then of course theres Warner. I disliked the fact that he was a horrible person without Juliette. I mean Kenji was broken up about her being in trouble and gave in to the unknowns from time to time, but his character didn't revert back to three books ago... Like may aspects of this book, it was a little unrealistic; a little over dramatic. Lastly, Warners Dad not being able to die and how he kept coming back from the dead... I could have done without that. It was such a trumpet moment in the third book when 'J' killed him and it felt like it took away from that. Anyways. sorry to be a downer about this book. I'm still processing. Ill leave with this: I will forever read Taherehs' books. She's still a wonderful writer and story teller. This one just wan't my favorite.

My niece loves it

**spoiler alert** -3.5, but I rounded to 4 stars as the series as a whole was fantastic- This is the story we needed but not the story we wanted. "How did I forget what had happened just hours earlier? How did I forget the moment he asked me to marry him? It was a glitch. It felt like a glitch. Where there was once a memory was suddenly a vacancy, a cavity held empty only until nudged into realignment." Juliette is losing her grasp on reality as Emmaline enters her mind. She finds it hard to distinguish what is real and what is imagined. Seeing as her mind has been erased and reprogrammed numerous times, it's not hard to believe. I nearly threw my kindle against a wall a few times. Warner and Ella are engaged; it is only what I have been waiting for since "Destroy Me," and it is brushed over. Then the questions followed. How did Ella get kidnapped? Didn't Warner hide her? Clones? Anderson and Juliette!? It made zero sense. The plot drags on for what seems like years. When we finally get to the climax, it ends so quickly and abruptly that it felt unfinished. Warner holds Ella/Juliette, and she miraculously recovers? Adam is somehow still "alive?" Nazerra is a super hacker? It was all just so rushed to get to the "happy ending," but even that felt rushed. If it were not for Kenji and how involved I became with these characters, I would have stopped reading. I think Tahereh is a brilliant writer, and I loved all of the books prior, but this felt rushed. Overall, the series is a 5/5. Unfortunately, this was just not the ending I felt the characters deserved. Thank you, Tahereh, for taking us on quite a ride!

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