Defy Me

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Shatter Me, Book #5

Lose yourself in the thrilling story of an unforgettable heroine who reminds us to hold on to our humanity even in a broken world.

In the stunning fifth book in Shatter Me: Series One, #1 bestselling author Tahereh Mafi continues the global sensation of a fierce heroine whose personal evolution has inspired millions of readers around the world.

Juliette Ferrars isn't who she thinks she is.

She's only just begun to unravel a lifetime of lies, and she finds herself faced with a familiar choice:

Be a weapon. Or be a warrior.

First, she has to remember who she was.

Stronger, braver, and more resilient than ever, Juliette Ferrars will stop at nothing to protect the ones she loves, rising up again and again in a world determined to keep her down.

One girl. A lethal touch. A world on the brink.

Read the full Shatter Me universe! Series One (novels): Shatter Me, Unravel Me, Ignite Me, Restore Me, Defy Me, & Imagine Me - Series One (novellas): Destroy Me, Fracture Me, Shadow Me, Reveal Me, & Believe Me - Series Two (novels): Watch Me, Release Me