Reveal Me (Shatter Me #5.5)
Published October 8th 2019 by HarperCollins, Kindle Edition 112 pages
This fourth companion novella to Tahereh Mafi’s New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series is narrated by fan favorite character Kenji Kishimoto!
The explosive revelations in Defy Me have left readers reeling and desperate for answers. This fourth and final novella in the series will bring readers back to the world of the Shatter Me before the final novel installment hits shelves in winter 2020.
And don’t miss Find Me, the gorgeous paperback bind-up that brings together Shadow Me and Reveal Me in print for the first time!
User Reviews
Rating: really liked it
that was stupid
Rating: really liked it
This series started good until Mafi decided to Shatter It, Destroy It, Unravel It, Fracture It, Ignite It, Defy It and NOT Restore It!!!
Rating: really liked it
”I never meant to disfigure an innocent piece of cake – it’s downright criminal to waste food, especially cake – but there’s something soothing about the repetitive motion and the soft, gentle resistance of the vanilla sponge.”Only Kenji would apologize for disfiguring a cake! *lol* If I’d have been there I’d have picked up a fork and helped him to eat it! Haha! But oh well, that’s me, we’re talking about. Anyway, let’s speak about this short novella. Was it kinda dark? Yes! Was it depressing! Hell, yes! Was there a lot of angst and drama? We’re talking about a Mafi book here! But I still enjoyed every second of it and the main reason for it is Kenji’s POV!
”No one ever gives me an uninterrupted night to recover from all the shit I’ve been through. No one really cares about my emotional state; no one but J. if I’m being honest.”I’m aware that many people think this was way too angsty and not like Kenji at all, but I think they should give my boy a break. I mean not everyone can be funny all the time and if you just stop for a second and think about everything Kenji went through you’ll realize that he had every right to feel the way he does. He’s always the clown of the group but what people tend to forget is that he has a huge heart and that his past was anything but nice. Warner and Juliette aren’t the only ones that went through hell and back, so Kenji has every right to go crazy and to yell at people, too. XD
”You’re unpredictable,” I say to her. “All over the place. Today, you’re on our side – but what about tomorrow?” I shake my head. “I have no idea what your real motivations are. I never know what you’re really thinking. And I can never let my guard down around you – because I have no way of knowing whether you’re just using me. I can’t trust you.”And if I’m entirely honest I’ve to admit that I enjoyed it. You always get unfiltered honesty with him and I live and breathe for that! When he told Nazeera that she’s unpredictable I was like: YESH!!! Because that’s exactly how I felt about her in the first two books. Finally someone named it and called her out on it! XD Also can we appreciate the communication between those two. I mean they don’t seem to understand each other but they are at least trying to. It’s kind of funny how they are even able to misunderstand each other’s words and actions when Kenji is so direct that it hurts. *lol* But then again Nazeera has no experience with relationships. She even admitted as much.
”She’s not coming,” Warner shouts. “Go away.”
“I’m not going anywhere,” I shout back. “I want to talk to Juliette. Ella. Jella. Jello. Whatever.”
“Ella, love, please – let me kill him.”
I hear J laugh, which is sweet, actually, because it’s clear she thinks Warner’s joking. Me, on the other hand – I’m pretty sure he’s not.Another thing I loved was J.’s and Kenji’s strong friendship! Those two are #friendshipgoals and I love to see their connection on page! Also did I already mention that I love tired Kenji? He has no filter and some of the things that come out of his mouth are pure genius! Like for instance Juliette/Ella’s new nickname: Jello! *LOL* Gods, I really hope this is going to be a thing in the last book because this nickname is so damn adorable! Can’t help but wonder how Warner is going to react to it though. I’m sure he won’t like it, but then again he also began to like Kenji so there is still hope that he’ll grow to love his antics. XD I definitely do. ;-)
”I know it sounds strange, but there’s something reassuring about her reaction; it means that at least something is right with the world. Because I knew. I knew that, unlike everyone else, she’d see right away that I wasn’t okay. That I’m not okay. No superpowers necessary.
And somehow, that means everything.”Ahh their friendship always warms my heart! <3 Plus I kinda liked that Jello (see what I did there?! ;-P) seems to be back to her old self. It was great how she told them off for keeping them out of the loop just because they wanted to give them a few more moments of peace. And thanks again for voicing the obvious. I really don’t know why they never thought about making use of Warner, his insider knowledge and his abilities. You’d think that would be the first thing they’d go for in order to win. Guess they still don’t really trust him, which is a shame. >_<
”It doesn’t matter how much we’ve been through,” she says. “Our heads are here, in the reality of what we’re dealing with right now, and Aaron is going to be fighting alongside us. It’s time for all of you to stop underestimating him.”All told I really enjoyed “Reveal Me” and it helped me to return to the story. If you finished the last book a while ago, this is a great way to refresh your memory and to get back into the swing of things. Of course Kenji’s unique POV is always a great experience as well, no matter how gloomy it might be. *lol*
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GAH!!!!
Do I even have to say it?!!!
I. AM. SO. LATE. TO. THIS. PARTY!!!ADFJAKSDFASDFJASDKFASJDFLKASDJFKsdfjAL!
Boy, I'm so late that I'm already early again!
Like, "full circle and right on the Hype Train" late! *lol*
Well, at least I won't have to wait an entire year for this! ;-P
Sometimes to be a bookish snail definitely has its advantages. XD
Rating: really liked it
Reread:
Kenji is still the best and this is the best novel. Period.
Rating: really liked it
“Jesus woman I look at YOU like I love you” pls marry me kenji I cannot even begin to explain how much I π u
Rating: really liked it
Kenji is too good for this world. He deserves more than he's given
Rating: really liked it
I’m trash for Kenji Kishimoto expressing his feelings
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Another Kenji novella you say? Tahereh doing the lord’s work
Rating: really liked it
i want a boy best friend named Kenji and he’s hilarious and fun and loves to eat.
Rating: really liked it
THE CUTEST COUPLE EVERR
Rating: really liked it
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2.) Unravel Me β
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*.) Fracture Me β
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3.) Ignite Me β
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4.) Restore Me β
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*.) Shadow Me β
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5.) Defy Me β
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*.) Reveal Me β
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i would die for nazeera and kenji oh ma lord. poor kenji :((((( i really feel for him in this 0ne.
Rating: really liked it
Wasn’t a fan except for the parts with kenji and nazeera.
HANDS DOWN BEST COUPLE IN THE SERIES.
i have no thoughts on this book, trying so hard to finish the series
Rating: really liked it
This was a step above the last Kenji novella but not by much. I can honestly say I'm happy the next book is the last one because this series is going downhill more and more with each book.
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Rating: really liked it
Kenji and Nazeera <33 Also the ending? WHAT-
Rating: really liked it
Ugh i always enjoy Kenji's povs. THAT ENDING?????
I feel so bad for himππ reading how he feels and that J is the only person who is always on his side made my heart melt. ISTG IF HE DOESN'T GET A HAPPY ENDING—
I'm close to finish this series and i'm not readyπ
Rating: really liked it
WTF IS HAPPENING?
the last book have so much potential and I love kenji even more in this one (even if she made him a whole different personπ)
oh and also make kenji and Warner friends cause that "hate" looks so fake and unnecesary
