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Defy Me by Tahereh Mafi
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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 �
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Tahereh Mafi
“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.”
Tahereh Mafi, Defy Me


Reading Progress

March 6, 2024 – Started Reading
March 6, 2024 – Shelved
March 6, 2024 –
page 40
11.02% ""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 😌"
March 7, 2024 –
page 110
30.3% ""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 😭❤️‍🔥❤️‍�"
March 7, 2024 –
page 166
45.73% ""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 🥹❤️‍�"
March 8, 2024 –
page 221
60.88% "I have issues with this book"
March 8, 2024 –
page 278
76.58% ""... 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 😩😩❤️‍�"
March 8, 2024 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by shy � (new)

shy ♡ KENJI OWNS MY HEART


Keya Yayy! So excited to read this with you <3


Maeghan &#x1f98b; HIATUS on & off Happy reading bbg 💖


Grace (irisroman & evajacks' version) ✧ Happy reading bestie!! 💓💓 this was one of my favs in the series, Aaron and kenji are amazing in here 🤭🤭 hope you both love it sm!! 🥹🥹🫶🫶


Norma (semi hiatus cuz of slump) Enjoy the read beauties💕


daniella happy reading girls🤍


Ellie J. (semi-hiatus with &#x1f476;&#x1f3fc;&#x1f380;) Happy reading! 🥰


message 8: by ali (hiatus) (new)

ali (hiatus) garcia happy reading to u ladies 🤗 hope u both enjoy!!


message 9: by Maddie (new)

Maddie Happy reading, beautiful!!


Seren Song ✨ Happy reading! ❤️


♥︎ Heather ⚔(Semi-Hiatus) Happy reading love! 💗💗


kenzy this one and ignite me was my favorites of the series, hope u both love it so much ml! enjoy 💓


message 13: by luna_inthesouth (new)

luna_inthesouth happy reading bb !!


Ѵǰও YAYYY HAPPY READING, MY BEAUTIFUL GIRLIES!


message 15: by Ayushi (new)

Ayushi    I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU MY SK💗, HAPPY READING BB💌💘


April (catching up) Happy reading love!💖


shei (editing reviews, sorry for the spam) HAPPIEST READING ML ❤️


message 18: by veerali (new)

veerali happiest reading, beautiful 💗💗💗


message 19: by shanayaa (new) - added it

shanayaa happy readingg, gorgeous girls!!! hope it delivers <3


message 20: by ѱ𲹲� (new)

ѱ𲹲✨ Happy reading my loves💖


Clara &#x1065a; Happy reading girlies! 💘


message 22: by Hoda (new) - rated it 5 stars

Hoda Happy br my loves 🤍🤭


message 23: by Amanda Kay � (last edited Mar 06, 2024 10:01AM) (new)

Amanda Kay ♡ Happy reading babes! 🫶🏼💕💕


Denise (kinda inactive till mid April) happiest reading love💗


Ashley (Xaden Riorson's Version) I'd argue that the most sane person in the series is James. He's got his head on straight. ( childhood innocence )


Queen of Shelves Aaron Warner is EVERYTHING! Happy reading lovely 🥰


catastrophe (hiatus due to school) Happy reading ❤️


Sydni Donahue My series ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍�


message 29: by Pang (new)

Pang Life is Hectic again, Wait for me!! Aronnnnn luvvvv! <3 <3 ❤️


Grace (irisroman & evajacks' version) ✧ Oh no 😭😭😭 I'm so sorry you didn't love it bb ☹️ I personally loved this one, but your thoughts are totally valid 🫶🫶 Juliette definitely wasn't the best in here and the flashbacks were annoying 🫣 the ending was so so sweet tho 🥹🥹❤️‍🩹❤️‍� amazing review bestie, and I hope your next read is sm better!! 💘💘


message 31: by Huda (new) - rated it 5 stars

Huda oh no, sorry, this wasn't good!! 😭😭 Although I told you this book was my favorite, yeah, I agree that the author changed Juliet's character too much in the series; it was so confusing!!!!!!
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


message 32: by SK (new) - rated it 3 stars

SK shy � wrote: "KENJI OWNS MY HEART"

HE'S THE BEST


message 33: by SK (new) - rated it 3 stars

SK Keya wrote: "Yayy! So excited to read this with you <3"

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


message 34: by SK (new) - rated it 3 stars

SK Maeghan🔆 wrote: "Happy reading bbg 💖"

Thanks ml 🤎


message 35: by Krysta � (new)

Krysta ꕤ i admire your dedication to finishing this series lol


message 36: by Reynita (new)

Reynita ★ The Night Reader ★ Great review!


message 37: by SK (new) - rated it 3 stars

SK Grace (irisroman & evajacks' version) � wrote: "Happy reading bestie!! 💓💓 this was one of my favs in the series, Aaron and kenji are amazing in here 🤭🤭 hope you both love it sm!! 🥹🥹🫶🫶"

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.


message 38: by SK (new) - rated it 3 stars

SK Norma wrote: "Enjoy the read beauties💕"

Thanks, we did 🥺


message 39: by SK (new) - rated it 3 stars

SK daniella wrote: "happy reading girls🤍"

Thank you bb 💜


message 40: by Amina (new)

Amina It must be hard reading a series where the fmc isn't showing any progress, SK, but I'm glad you're still finding parts of it that you enjoyed. Fab review! 🩷


message 41: by Iqra (new) - added it

Iqra Oh damn we’ve had similar thoughts on this series so I’m kinda scared to pick this one back up ugh


message 42: by SK (new) - rated it 3 stars

SK Ellie wrote: "Happy reading! 🥰"

Thank youuu 🥰🥰


message 43: by SK (new) - rated it 3 stars

SK ali (semi-hiatus) wrote: "happy reading to u ladies 🤗 hope u both enjoy!!"

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


message 44: by SK (new) - rated it 3 stars

SK Maddie wrote: "Happy reading, beautiful!! "

Thank you bbs 💜


Keya +1 for the 'should've ended at Ignite Me' 👀
Amazing review babe 🫶 Kenji and Aaron are this series lifeline atp 😭😭 They're the only reason I'm still reading this series.


Vivian Diaz Great review my love! Yeah this one was my least favorite in the series. I also agree that it should have been finished with Ignite Me! ❤️


message 47: by SK (new) - rated it 3 stars

SK Maddie wrote: "Happy reading, beautiful!! "

Thanks lovely 🤍


message 48: by SK (new) - rated it 3 stars

SK Mara � wrote: "Happy reading! ❤️"

Thank you�


message 49: by SK (new) - rated it 3 stars

SK ♥︎ Heather � wrote: "Happy reading love! 💗💗"

Thanks ml 💜💜


message 50: by SK (new) - rated it 3 stars

SK kenzy � {hiatus} wrote: "this one and ignite me was my favorites of the series, hope u both love it so much ml! enjoy 💓"

I wanted to love this one but unfortunately couldn't ☹️But we enjoyed the buddy read 🥰


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