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Swoony Boy Alert!! Adam Kent (Shatter Me)

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Welcome Back!!! It’s time for another Swoony Boy Alert!!

YES

We’ve had so much fun with these posts, and want to thank each and every one of you for the emails, comments and tweets about your favorite swoony boys. We love to hear what you have to say and adore talking to all of you about books, writing, life and of course, swoon.

For the newcomers: What are Swoony Boy alerts, you ask? SBA’s are random posts in which we, and you, YES YOU, awesome reader, gather around a cup of tea/coffee/latte/sparkly pink drink to talk about our favorite male characters in fiction. They can be old favorites *cough*Mr. Darcy*cough* or new boys we’re meeting for the first time. Coming soon, the SBA’s will be joined by the Basass Chick On Boards (BCoB), posts spotlighting the most kick-ass girls in the YAdom.

BUT BUT BUT you guys? The time has come for us to talk about ADAM! *the world faints*

In June, Lo told you all about the A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. And while compiling our list of Swoony Boys, we kept squealing over coming back to one boy in particular: Adam (zomgswoonsflailsfaintsTATTOOS!) Kent. And stg, if there’s one fictional boy worthy of the title Swoony Boy, it’s Adam Kent.

NOTE: Shatter Me hits stores in one month (!!Nov 15th!! HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR COPY YET??), so we’re going to restrain our inner fangirl be super cautious about giving you as much swoon as possible, while spoiling as little as we can. All quotes have been taken from the ARC, so be sure to check against the final copy. AND WHAT WAS THAT? We’re giving away an ARC of Shatter Me? That’s right! Details at bottom.

But first, everyone on your fainting couch? Smelling salts ready? Let’s do this…

A little background from the summary: Juliette hasn’t touched anyone in exactly 264 days. The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette’s touch is fatal. As long as she doesn’t hurt anyone else, no one really cares. The world is too busy crumbling to pieces to pay attention to a 17-year-old girl. Diseases are destroying the population, food is hard to find, birds don’t fly anymore, and the clouds are the wrong color. 

The Reestablishment said their way was the only way to fix things, so they threw Juliette in a cell. Now so many people are dead that the survivors are whispering war- and The Reestablishment has changed its mind. Maybe Juliette is more than a tortured soul stuffed into a poisonous body. Maybe she’s exactly what they need right now. 

Juliette has to make a choice: Be a weapon. Or be a warrior. 

I’ve read this one twice, TWICE! And find myself repeatedly floating back to parts of the story while I’m supposed to be hard at work. Juliet’s been imprisoned. She doesn’t know why. She doesn’t know for how long. She swears she’s not crazy. And one day, after not speaking to another person for 264 days, her cell door opens and in walks Adam.

He clenches and unclenches his jaw. He runs a hand through his hair and I realize for the first time that he’s not wearing a shirt. It’s so dark in this room I can only catch the curves and contours of his silhouette; the moon is allowed only a small window to light this space but I watch as the muscles in his arms tighten with every movement and I’m suddenly on fire. Flames are licking at my skin and there’s a burst of heat clawing through my stomach. Every inch of his body is raw with power, every surface somehow luminous in the darkness. In seventeen years I’ve never seen anything like him.

RIGHT???

Adam says nothing. He doesn’t look in my direction. His body is erect, six feet of gorgeous lean muscle, his profile strong and steady. The same arms that held my body are now holsters for lethal weapons.

Did I mention he’s hot as hell?? Yeah. But wait, because while he’s definitely beautiful, there’s so much more to him than that. He’s honest and loving and just basically a good guy. He’s the perfect combination of strong and gentle. He puts the “aw” in RAWR! [okay, Lo added that last one, you can blame her]. And Mafi builds his character in such a fun TEASING EVIL way. We think we know who he is, we see him befriend Juliette, we see this sweet and protective and kind side to him (omg wait until you see him with James), only to have everything turned upside down when… and then… BUT HE’S REALLY… [Lo steps in and tapes Christina’s mouth]

Some Adam swoon?

“I don’t understand — why won’t you talk to me? You sit in the corner all day and write in your book and look at everything but my face. You have so much to say to a piece of paper but I’m standing right here and you don’t even acknowledge me. Juliette please—” He reaches for my arm and I turn away. “Why won’t you at least look at me? I’m not going to hurt you—”

And *sobs*….

“Juliette,” he whispers, and I realize just how close he is. I’m not sure why I haven’t evaporated into nothingness. “It’s been me and you against the world forever,” he says. “It’s always been that way. It’s my fault I took so long to do something about it.”

This is the only thing that could be more perfect. *swoony sigh*

I just can’t say enough. Beyond being a beautifully crafted story with phenomenal characters (we’re currently plotting our TEAM Adam tattoos as I type), the author is humble and adorable and truly an inspiration (check out her blog and follow her on twitter, trust us). Authors – take note. Mafi is a class act. Order your copy and come back and tell us all about it. Seriously. We’ll make cookies and paint each others nails (Christina) or arm wrestle (Lo) and swoon together.

BUT THERE’S MORE. One super duper awesome amazing Swoontini reader is going to win their very own copy. Like this week. REALLY. Leave us a comment and we’ll pick a winner at random. Before you know it, your very own ARC of SHATTER ME COULD BE IN YOUR HOT LITTLE HANDS.

Comments

  1. ECpet says

    Sounds like my kind of book. I can't wait to read what happens and figure out the mystery… Thanks for an amazing rec!

  2. Ruibin_rua says

    I stumbled across this blog and I love it! Talk about putting a smile on my face on a work day, and a Monday no less!

    You've definitely sold me on Mr Kent! 🙂

  3. Annie says

    Hi girls,

    I've been dying to read this for months and months! My copy is already on order. Great review!

    xo annie

  5. Christina2227 says

    Hiya, ladies! I want him… err, the book. And him- especially him- based solely on your fabulous swoonerrific rec! I want this pretty book with pretty things and people on my bookshelf, whether it comes from you guys or on my own dime. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about Shatter Me, and have been pining away for it- not so secretly- for many months. I can't wait to hug it in my arms. (Everyone hugs their books, right? I'm perfectly normal. If not, don't tell me.)

    Thanks for making me smile. As always, you two are simply fabulous.

    Hugs and confetti sprinkles all around,
    Christina

  6. Stacee says

    I've been dying to read this and just ordered it… Thanks for all the reviews, ladies. You're making my Amazon bill skyrocket.

    <3

  7. Aneesa V says

    Every time I read a review about this book, it makes me want to to read it nowww! Cannot wait to get my hands on this book! The first chapter is beyond intriguing…

    Love your blog, by the way, especially all of your Swoony Boy recs! 😉

    Aneesa x

  9. Christina2227 says

    Ooops! I also meant to say thanks for the giveaway! I was too excited and forgot, teehee.

  15. Lo says

    Toooottally normal. I wouldn't even look at you funny if you started licking this one. It's that awesome.

  16. Lo says

    I'd say sorry BUT I WOULD BE LYING. I know, my husband has a new, patented "another book, really Lo?" face now, but OH WELL.

  17. Lo says

    Aw thanks Aneesa! And yes, I know it's torture to post reviews and recs so far before the books come out. This one is SO SO CLOSE!

  19. Lo says

    It's just beautifully written. I love her style and the flow and … sigh. Swoon. I might even need to write a swoony post about another male lead in this one…

  21. Tracy says

    I can't wait to read this one…so far, I have loved every book recommended by you guys…and I am finally understanding the "swoon"! 🙂

  23. Lori says

    I'm a sucker for a good romance and am happy that to see in your review that Adam is a boy worthy of a "swoony boy alert!" 🙂 I had this book listed as 70 something on my TBR list on goodreads… HOWEVER because of this review, I have moved it into the top 5. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and thanks for the opportunity to win the ARC.

    *double sighs for all the fictional swooony boys*

    xoxo

  24. Christina says

    Thanks, Tracy!! And I love hearing that! That's one of the things I love most about the Swoony Boy & upcoming Badass Chick posts – getting awesome recommendations from friends. I hadn't read anything by Gayle Foreman until then and now I'm hooked.

  25. Christina says

    Oh, Lori, DEFINITELY move it up. It's an amazingly fast read and the relationship between Juliette and Adam is just… guh. No words. One of my favorites for a reason.

  29. Toni says

    This one is actually at the top of my to-be-devoured list. Looking forward to getting my hot little hands on him, errrr, it. And then stay up all night to read every last word. Can. Not. Wait.

  36. Carina Olsen says

    Omg! I am so, so, so excited about this book 😀 Thank you so much for giving one away. <3 *Fingers crossed I'll be the lucky one* And thank you for this amazing post ;D
    Love, Carina

  37. Regina (Beanie) says

    *swoonsflails*

    Thanks so much I love the Swoony Boy recs! This story really appeals to me and I've been dying to read this book and cannot wait for it to come out! Adam sounds beyond yummy and I'm sure he'll be more than worth the wait 🙂

    Cheers!

    Regina

  39. Jessirae says

    Ahhh! I want this book sooooo much. I've been dying to read it. I have heard nothing buy good things. I want it and need this book so bad! 🙂 thanks so much for this giveaway. And yes, Adam is soooo swoon worthy. I love this post. Randomizer thingy, please pick me. lol

  40. Ashley says

    OMG guys, you both have made me want to read this book even more! I follow Tahereh Mafi on twitter and she is just the best thing ever! I have quickly fallen in love with her adorableness!

    Would love to win the ARC!

    Thank you ladies for an awesome, swoony website. <3

  41. Rheana says

    I've read the ARC (and will be breaking my "no-buying" rule to get this one once it's released) and Adam is AMAZING, and the writing in this book stole my breath at points. I seriously re-read this sentence, like, 50 times:

    "He's a hot bath, a short breath, five days of summer pressed into five fingers writing stories on my body."

    HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE A BOY DESCRIBED LIKE THIS??? I mean, really. <3

  42. kasha says

    Oh I cnat wait for this to come out I love boys with tattoos. I just wish it came out sooner so I could rwad it on vacation lol

  43. Jennifer C says

    Everytime I read a review for this book I get even more excited. You guys been teasing me with Adam all summer and I can't wait to finally own my own copy. Running to pre-order now. Btw, loving your tumblr page ladies 🙂

  44. Heather62981 says

    Adam is just about the only character to make me crazy swoon in ages…I am so completely in love with him & the whole entire book!!

  46. Katie Warren says

    OH MY GOD!! THIS REVIEW! *swoons* *passes out* i have been waiting for this book for FOREVER! EEEEEEEP this review just made the book even better and jucier and so much more tempting. Want it. Want it. Want it.

  48. Christina says

    Not sure if you guys saw this today, but Tahereh (the amazing author) tweeted that the first 24 chaps are available to read online!!!

    @TaherehMafi THIS IS HAPPENING RT @EpicReads: EVENT! Access to the 1st 24 chapters of Shatter Me? Yes, please! ow.ly/6T13E 10/22 on FB, Mark it!

  50. Christina says

    Thanks hon! If you love action, great writing and an unbelievably hot romance then this is DEFINITELY for you. And don't forget to come back for the BadAss Chick posts, they're going to be so much fun.

  55. Christina says

    Thank you!! I'm completely addicted to tumblr, it's sort of bordering on a sickness. And I can't wait for you to read! Please let us know what you thought!

  56. Joely says

    Oh my gosh, I want to read this book so bad. And this review just made me about 10x more anxious for it to come out, for reals. 🙂

  63. Daniela Vieira says

    O.M.G.
    I want to read this book so badly T_T Please, God, let me win it this time *crosses fingers*

  64. Justine says

    I've managed to form approximately 43 and a half gajillion theories based solely on reviews around the blogosphere. I. Need. This book. Before I go out of my mind.

    Lovely review, ladies! 🙂

  65. Justine says

    I've managed to form approximately 43 and a half gajillion theories based solely on reviews around the blogosphere. I. Need. This book. Before I go out of my mind.

  66. Christina says

    Thanks hon! I've already ordered my copy and am hoping I can make it to Tahereh's launch party to have it signed.

  70. Christina says

    gah, I wish I could tell you!! I can't wait for you to read, be sure you come back and tell us what you think! xo

  71. Susan says

    Ooooh ladies! I must read, can't wait to read Shatter Me. Love your site – must go back and read all your recs! Thanks – made my weekend.

  72. Misti says

    I have been hearing quite a lot about this book. But that description above has me sold on reading it. Thank you so much for giving me something to look forward to. Now I can't wait until November.

  73. Samantha says

    As if I didn't have enough book crushes , but then again, is there such a thing as too many book crushes? I don't think so.

    I've been waiting for this book for so long. Can't wait!

  75. Gracie says

    oh my gosh Adam is my life! my best friend and i read shatter me and are totally in love with him. ive never wanted to marry a fictional character more in my life. 🙂

  76. Eliza Mellark says

    I love LOVE love Adam Kent. He is seriously one of my favourite book boy. He makes me giggle and squeal wayyy too much, it’s a problem.
    I CAN’T WAIT FOR UNRAVEL ME HFESJUIGE. *faints* If there are more shower scenes, I may just fall on the floor and die in a pool of drool.

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