Unite Me by Tahereh Mafi

Description

Juliette Ferrars never wanted to be queen of a kingdom created from ruins, but after the collapse of the Reestablishment and the start of a new period, she is. The same power that previously kept her alone anyone she touches dies has become a force for healing and a light of hope in a world that needs to come together. But it isn’t easy to be together. In Unite Me, Tahereh Mafi tells a big story of political intrigue, personal sacrifice, and redemptive love that puts all of Juliette’s relationships to the test.

Juliette, the new queen of Sector 45, has to deal with the dangerous aftermath of war. The capital city is in ruins, and the people there are plagued by memories of oppression and betrayal. There are refugees everywhere,mas, looking that are hungry, homeless, and in need of guidance. Juliette’s first order is to use her touch to get rid of the toxins that war has left behind on the soil. This includes cleaning up water sources, mending wounded soldiers, and bringing back fields that have been burned. But even as she brings the planet back to life, groups rise up against her: former rebels who are afraid of a new tyrant, Outliers who don’t want any centralized rule, and warlords who want to build their own empires.

Warner Finch, who used to be the cruel son of the regime’s supreme commander, is now Juliette’s loyal king and best friend. His change from bad guy to good guy is one of the most interesting parts of the trilogy. They work together to create a government based on honesty, kindness, and fairness. In the grand council rooms, Juliette and Warner fight over hard questions like “How do you forgive a generation that was raised to hate you?” Can you trust the same generals who previously put you in jail? And when disaster strikes, like the plague coming back and destroying the countryside, who will rise up to lead?

Juliette’s rule is all about her broken heart. Adam Kent, her strong first love and the only man who can survive her deadly touch, is in charge of the medical response to the virus. His constant work in the palace’s makeshift labs gives a hint of a cure, but as more and more bodies are found and hope fades, even Adam’s faith starts to fail. Juliette remembers the peace she once dreamed of in their peaceful moments: stolen breakfasts in hidden gardens and whispered letters passed under the moonlight. But today that peace is at danger because of political scheming and biological tragedy.

Kenji Kishimoto, Juliette’s close buddy whose humor and intense loyalty have helped her while she was in Sector 45’s underground bunker, tests her compassion even more. Kenji sets up secret relief missions in areas hit by the epidemic, putting his own life on the line to save innocent people and bring together groups that are at odds with one other. Juliette sees the

harsh truths of leadership through his eyes: the hard decisions between saving a few and sacrificing many, the heavy burden of a single order on thousands of lives, and the quiet sadness of knowing that even her healing hand may one day fail.

Juliette must unite her broken nation in one last, desperate attempt when the true cause of the plague is revealed: not a leftover of conflict, but a planned weapon used by those who refuse to make peace. She calls together members from every district for a “Congress of the Healed,” where erstwhile rivals stand side by side and promise to work together for a better future. Juliette utilizes all of her power to get rid of the final traces of the plague in a climactic ceremony under the reconstructed towers of the royal palace. This deed puts her life in danger, but it is the ultimate proof of her vision of oneness.

Unite Me has a lot of emotional depth and an epic scope. Tahereh Mafi’s writing is full of metaphors and raw honesty. It shows how Juliette changes from a scared weapon to a brave leader. Every page has themes of forgiveness, sacrifice, and the healing power of touch that remind readers that the best revolutions come from love, not violence. In the trilogy’s amazing ending, Juliette Ferrars becomes more than a weapon or a ruler; she becomes the living embodiment of a world that is entire.

About the Author

Tahereh Mafi is a #1 New York Times bestselling author renowned for her Shatter Me series and standalone novels such as Furthermore and A Very Large Expanse of Sea. Celebrated for her lyrical writing style and deeply emotional storytelling, she has captivated millions of readers worldwide. Mafi holds a B.A. in English from Scripps College and resides in Orange County, California.

Product Details

• Title: Unite Me
• Author: Tahereh Mafi
• ISBN-13: 9780062327964
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Published: February 3, 2015
• Pages: 480
• Binding: Paperpack