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Defy Me (Shatter Me, #5)
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I don't think this one was the best in the series. It rather came across as messy and lacking substance. The author tried to do much with it but at the same time, nothing with it 😅
✅What I liked-
1. Kenji and Aaron pov- These two carried the book for me. Their pov brought life to the book and their banter was hilarious as always.
2. The plot twists and reveals- Some of the things I did not see coming at all. Like a certain character who was gone 👀 That reveal had me shook.
3. The romance- It was yet again Aaron contributing most to that angst and love. Occasionally it was good to see Juliette realise she loves Aaron too.
4. The ending- It was super sweet, I liked it.
❌What I didn't like-
1. The writing- It was dull and messy. The author had no direction and the plot development was weak. Didn't seem the odds were THAT high tbh.
2. The flashbacks- I simply hated it. Like I get they were included for sentimental value but it did nothing for me and I hated putting myself through that. It was torturous.
3. Juliette and her pov- Wasn't she supposed to get a hold of herself by the end of Restore Me? Just when I start to understand her, the author pushes her ten steps back. Idk what to think of this new Juliette, I don't know her at all. It's been 5 books and she is not improving.
Overall, unfortunately a tedious read. I believe the series should have ended after Ignite Me. There I said it 😭
Also, thanks to beautiful Keya for reading it with me 🥺 Had a great time with you �
✅What I liked-
1. Kenji and Aaron pov- These two carried the book for me. Their pov brought life to the book and their banter was hilarious as always.
2. The plot twists and reveals- Some of the things I did not see coming at all. Like a certain character who was gone 👀 That reveal had me shook.
3. The romance- It was yet again Aaron contributing most to that angst and love. Occasionally it was good to see Juliette realise she loves Aaron too.
4. The ending- It was super sweet, I liked it.
❌What I didn't like-
1. The writing- It was dull and messy. The author had no direction and the plot development was weak. Didn't seem the odds were THAT high tbh.
2. The flashbacks- I simply hated it. Like I get they were included for sentimental value but it did nothing for me and I hated putting myself through that. It was torturous.
3. Juliette and her pov- Wasn't she supposed to get a hold of herself by the end of Restore Me? Just when I start to understand her, the author pushes her ten steps back. Idk what to think of this new Juliette, I don't know her at all. It's been 5 books and she is not improving.
Overall, unfortunately a tedious read. I believe the series should have ended after Ignite Me. There I said it 😭
Also, thanks to beautiful Keya for reading it with me 🥺 Had a great time with you �
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“Aaron Anderson Warner is the only emotional through line in my life that ever made sense. He's the only constant, The only steady, reliable heartbeat I've ever had.”
― Defy Me
― Defy Me
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""Do you get what I'm trying to say to you, Kent?"
"I get that you think I'm an idiot."
We love a self aware king 😌"
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"I get that you think I'm an idiot."
We love a self aware king 😌"
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""The reason he had to keep wiping their memories was because it didn't matter how many times he reset the story or remade the introductions- Aaron always fell in love with her. Every time."
STOPPPP 😭
I love him so much 😭❤️🔥❤️�"
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STOPPPP 😭
I love him so much 😭❤️🔥❤️�"
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""Aaron Warner Anderson is the only emotional through line in my life that ever made sense. He's the only constant. The only steady, reliable heartbeat I've ever had."
MY HEART 🥹❤️�"
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MY HEART 🥹❤️�"
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""... She looks peaceful. She looks beautiful.
My love.
My beautiful love."
My beautiful Aaron 🥹🥹
ALSO CAN WE TALK ABOUT WHAT HE PROCEEDS TO THINK AFTER?! I AM SHOOK. I don't wanna spoil but I am feeling things 😩😩❤️�"
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My love.
My beautiful love."
My beautiful Aaron 🥹🥹
ALSO CAN WE TALK ABOUT WHAT HE PROCEEDS TO THINK AFTER?! I AM SHOOK. I don't wanna spoil but I am feeling things 😩😩❤️�"
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THE PLOT TWISTS IN THIS WERE EPIC! That's what I loved sm the twists and turns of each character's parents, and the other stuff—it was perfect.
I hope your next read is so much better. Great review, as always, SK<3

Girl we gotta talk about THE moment towards the end 😩😩

Girl I really wanted to love it but unfortunately it ended up being a messy read for me 😭😭 Kenji and Aaron are the reason am still so invested.


Thanks ml. We did enjoy the BR, the book not that much lol

Amazing review babe 🫶 Kenji and Aaron are this series lifeline atp 😭😭 They're the only reason I'm still reading this series.
