Shatter Me- Dec. 11th

Grade: A-

A super sexy...X-men? Seriously, we think that is a pretty accurate description of Shatter Me. The first in a trilogy that opens with a really cool dystopian setting and ends (at least the first book does) with a group of possible super heroes joining together.

Juliette has been locked away by the Reestablishment (a group that is taking control after the environment has been ruined). Sitting in a small windowless cell for 264 days she writes and doesn't write about how she cannot be touched and must not touch anyone. Apparently, she has the power to inflict pain while sucking the life force out of someone with a single touch. The Reestablishment is very interested in using Juliette as their secret weapon against the rebels and tries to make a connection with her by introducing a cellmate, Adam. His job is to ascertain just how deadly she is, but he is mysteriously immune to her touch. She is soon released into the care of an evil captain, Warner, who may or may not also be immune to her power. Adam eventually reveals a game-changing secret to Juliette and the two of them escape Warner's clutches only to be tracked down by the rebel group who is also aware of Juliette's capabilities.

Lots of double agents, lots of secrets to be revealed, and LOTS of making-out! For some, the unique writing style that dominates the first third of the book may be a turn-off (for others it may be the serious smooching that takes a good third of the story). We wanted to give this one a full 'A' grade, but it really felt like the conclusion to this first book, didn't quite match the intriguing start. And don't even get us started on the cover art- it just doesn't match the story at all! Aside from all of that, we plan on picking up the next book and can't wait to hear what you think of this first one.