Defy Me by Tahereh Mafi

Description

Defy Me is the fifth book in the worldwide bestselling Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi. It goes further into the psychological and emotional complexity of a dystopian future where power is everything and the truth can be as terrible as any battle. Mafi takes readers on an exciting voyage of survival, identification, and rebellion with the right mix of fast-paced plot, elegant prose, and genuine emotion.

After the terrible things that happened in Restore Me, Juliette Ferrars, who used to be the Resistance’s invincible leader, is now broken, both physically and mentally. Juliette was kidnapped by the same group she believed she had defeated. Now she is alone, scared, and trying to figure out the mysteries that have been concealed from her for her whole life. Juliette has to deal with who she really is and whether the person she has become is really her as she starts to remember things that were taken from her.

But she’s not the only one who is stuck in the past. Aaron Warner, the Supreme Leader’s son and commander, is just as distraught and determined to locate Juliette as he is scared of losing her again. As Warner learns more about Juliette’s tragic past and how the Reestablishment has been controlling her mind and body, he has to face not just his part in her agony, but also the depth of his own trauma.

Defy Me tells the story from different points of view, giving us a close look at how Juliette and Warner feel as they fight their inner demons, repressed memories, and a system that relies on fear and control. Mafi’s language is vivid and poetic, portraying every detail of their mental and emotional breakdown as they strive to put themselves and each other back together.

Identity, freedom, betrayal, and redemption are important themes in this part. Juliette’s journey isn’t just about fighting foes outside of her. It’s also about getting back her voice, intellect, and heart. As her relationship with Warner grows stronger, so does her awareness of what it is to be loved and what she needs to do to love herself.

Defy Me is an important part of a series that has captured millions of readers around the world. It features unexpected surprises, emotional character development, and a slow-burning romance that builds up to a climax. It’s a narrative about power, not just the sort that can destroy cities, but also the kind that can fix shattered hearts.

About the Author

Tahereh Mafi is the New York Times and international bestselling author of the Shatter Me series, as well as the critically acclaimed novels A Very Large Expanse of Sea and This Woven Kingdom. Known for her lyrical writing and emotionally charged characters, her work has been translated into over 30 languages and adapted for television.

Product Details

• Title: Defy Me

• Author: Tahereh Mafi

• ISBN-13: 9780062676399

• Publisher: HarperCollins

• Published: April 2019

• Pages: 384

• Binding: Paperpack