Defy Me

The fifth breathtaking and heart-pounding instalment in the incredible New York Times and UK Kindle bestselling Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi, Defy Me, continues to captivate readers with its gripping intensity and emotional depth. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard, and Leigh Bardugo, this novel explores the tumultuous journey of Juliette Ferrars as she confronts harrowing truths and battles inner and outer demons.

Juliette Ferrars isn't who she thinks she is. As everything she thought she knew crumbles around her, she is forced to face the reality that her world is a web of lies. She believed she had defeated The Reestablishment. She believed she could finally control her life, her power, her pain. But now, with a lifetime of deceit unraveling before her eyes, all that has changed.

Stronger, braver, and more resilient than ever, Juliette must navigate the labyrinth of her memories and reclaim her true identity. Before she can fight for her freedom and the ones she loves, she must first survive the insidious war being waged within her mind. Every revelation pushes her closer to the edge, but remembering who she was could make all the difference.

Tahereh Mafi, a masterful storyteller, weaves a thrilling narrative that crackles with raw emotion, simmering tension, and transformative self-discovery. Defy Me is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of love and resilience.

Mafi is the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series, which has been published in over 30 languages around the world. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed A Very Large Expanse of Sea. Born in a small city in Connecticut, she currently resides in Santa Monica, California, with her husband, Ransom Riggs, a fellow bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children, and their young daughter.

Praise for the Shatter Me series:

"Dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading." – Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures series

"Addictive, intense, and oozing with romance. I'm envious. I couldn't put it down." – Lauren Kate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series

"Tahereh Mafi's bold, inventive prose crackles with raw emotion. A thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love, the Shatter Me series is a must-read for fans of dystopian young adult literature – or any literature!" – Ransom Riggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Praise for A Very Large Expanse of Sea:

"This is a gorgeous book. It's tender and fierce, beautiful even as it depicts some ugly truths. The prose is passionate and honest, unsentimental and big-hearted. The very best books move you to reconsider the world around you and this is one of those. I truly loved it." – Nicola Yoon, bestselling author of Everything, Everything

"A raw yet astoundingly elegant examination of identity, loneliness and family that is unflinching in its honesty and power. Tahereh Mafi holds nothing back – and the reader is better for it." – Sabaa Tahir, New York Times bestselling author of Ember in the Ashes

"A Very Large Expanse of Sea reads like a beautiful heart – one that shines and aches and yearns, and above all else, one that loves fiercely against all odds. Years from now, you will remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you experienced this. A transcendent story about truth, love and finding joy." – Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series