Review: An emotional journey and wonderful bridge between Shatter Me and Unravel Me that tells Warner's side of the story.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 19, 2013
Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales.Quick & Dirty: An emotional journey and wonderful bridge between Shatter Me and Unravel Me that tells Warner's side of the story. Do not read if you have not read Shatter Me.Opening Sentence: I've been shot.The Review:Destroy Me is a short story (novella) that takes place between Shatter Me and Unravel Me. Unlike the main series, Destroy Me follows Warner and delves deep into his intimate thoughts and feelings. If you haven't read Shatter Me, you may not want to read this review for it starts off with a *spoiler*. This novella starts right after Warner has been shot by Juliet. His feelings have truly been hurt by Juliet's betrayal but no matter what he can't find it in himself to hate her. Warner's father, the supreme commander of the Reestablishment, has heard of Warner's troubles and takes charge of Warner's sector. Warner finds himself trying to be the same tough guy on the outside while inside he is melting for Juliet, while hiding his thoughts from his father.In Shatter Me, Warner seems like the kind of bad guy that seems quite deranged and cruel. As much as I was hoping there was some good in him, there was something not quite right about him and I couldn't wait for Warner to get what was coming to him. Destroy Me completely shattered my vision of him.The short story accomplished such a major thing as to change my mind about Warner. I like Adam but....I think I'm beginning to like Warner more. I definitely pity Warner more. He is in such a perilous predicament, as the son of the leader of the Reestablishment, he has to live up to his father's expectations and his harsh rules. As a leader, Warner has to make sure his tough exterior is always showing, he can't put up with anyone's "stuff", because if he shows weakness (like being shot) his soldiers would rather see him dead. Warner does seem to have some good in him but how will this continue to affect him. I did find that Warner was a little too obsessed with Juliet (but really, who hasn't had some kind of crazy crush like that on someone at one time in their lives?).I recommend reading Destroy Me only if you have read Shatter Me first. Your thoughts on Warner will be altered, if you already liked him, I think you will like him more, if you hated him, I think that could change. Unravel Me will be read with a whole new outlook towards Warner and his motives.FTC Advisory: I purchased my own copy of Destroy Me. No goody bags, sponsorships, "material connections," or bribes were exchanged for my review.