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Terrence Timmons
Terrence Timmons
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), University Of California, Santa Barbara 2019
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Dive into a symphony of chaos and desire with Shatter Me, a novel that dares to reimagine the world. The earth, ravaged and depleted, now breathes under the iron fist of the Reestablishment. Within this shattered world, there’s a girl - Juliette Ferrars, whose caress is a tempest, a whisper that crumbles fortresses and ravages human flesh. An accident entwines her fate with captivity, her soul ensnared in an asylum that wishes her obliterated.
This whisper of a tale beckons you to Adam, the soldier with eyes that sing stories, and Warner, the intoxicatingly enigmatic commander who yearns for Juliette's touch. Her frailty ignites a rebellion simmering within her very cells. An achingly beautiful love triangle takes root, entangled in the thorns of desperation and power.
As Juliette’s storm-stirred heart dances to the echoes of defiance, she uncovers kindred spirits; the tortured souls, branded “monsters” for gifts that defy reason. Together, they weave a tapestry of revolution against the grim symphony of The Reestablishment's rule. Oh, how beautifully the resilient heart of humanity blooms, even amidst ruins!
In the poetic cadence of Tahereh Mafi’s pen, Shatter Me is a crescendo of pain, hope, and longing. Its pages contain a shattered world yearning for wholeness, and within its confines, you might just shatter too.
Fiction
Young Adult
Dystopian
Romance
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Juliette Ferrars: A seventeen-year-old with a lethal touch; she is a storm of emotions, yearning for freedom and connection. Her value lies in resilience, as she evolves from a scared girl into a fierce leader.
Adam Kent: A soldier whose kind heart sings solace. His selflessness is his strength, as evidenced when he helps Juliette even at great personal risk.
Aaron Warner: The magnetic commander; ambitious, cunning, yet yearning for understanding. His value lies in the pursuit of power, but with an undercurrent of vulnerability, as seen in his complex relationship with Juliette.
Identity and Acceptance: Juliette’s journey is one of self-discovery and acceptance of her abilities. Her transition from perceiving herself as a monster to embracing her powers reflects this theme.
Power and Corruption: The Reestablishment symbolizes the corrosive nature of unbridled power, while characters like Warner embody the internal struggle between ambition and morality.
Love and Connection: The relationships, notably between Juliette, Adam, and Warner, are emblematic of the human need for connection, and the ways in which love can both heal and shatter.
Rebellion and Freedom: The characters’ fight against The Reestablishment signifies a collective yearning for freedom, justice, and the reclaiming of one’s own destiny.
