Shatter Me Books in Order

The short answer

Tahereh Mafi · 9 books

How many books?
There are 9 books in the Shatter Me series, published 2011–2026.
Is it finished?
No — it's ongoing, but the next book doesn't have a release date yet.
Where to start
Start with Shatter Me (2011).

About 3,600 pages — roughly 60 hours of reading

by Tahereh Mafi · 9 books · ★ 4.2 average rating · Updated

Young AdultRomanceDystopian

Shatter Me is a young adult dystopian series about Juliette, whose touch is fatal to anyone she touches.

Here is the complete Shatter Me reading order — all 9 books by Tahereh Mafi, in the order you should read them:

Reading order

  1. Shatter MeJuliette's touch is fatal.2011357 pages
  2. Unravel MeJuliette has escaped to Omega Point.2013443 pages
  3. Ignite MeWith Omega Point destroyed, Juliette doesn't know if the rebels survived.2014416 pages
  4. Restore MeThe girl with the power to kill with a single touch now has an entire army at her back.2018442 pages
  5. Defy MeJuliette's story continues in this devastating fifth installment.2019376 pages
  6. Imagine MeThe explosive finale to the Shatter Me series.2020448 pages
  7. Watch MeShatter Me: Series Two, book 1.2025368 pages
  8. Release MeShatter Me: Series Two, book 2.2026384 pages
  9. Escape MeShatter Me: Series Two, book 3.2026416 pages

Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Shatter Me books are there?

There are 9 books in the Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi, from Shatter Me (2011) to Escape Me (2026). Together they run to about 3,600 pages.

Is the Shatter Me series finished?

No, it's ongoing. The most recent book is Escape Me (2026), and Tahereh Mafi hasn't dated the next one yet.

What is the first Shatter Me book?

Shatter Me (2011) is book one, at 357 pages. Juliette's touch is fatal.

Should I read the Shatter Me series in publication order?

Yes. For the Shatter Me series, reading order and publication order are the same — Shatter Me (2011) through Escape Me (2026).

How long does it take to read all Shatter Me books?

About 3,600 pages across 9 books — roughly 60 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Imagine Me (448 pages); the shortest is Shatter Me (357 pages).

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