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Release Me

Tahereh Mafi · 2026

Shatter Me: The New Republic · Book 2

Rosabelle Wolff had a plan. Now she wants revenge. To save her sister she needs to get back home and destroy the system that created her. Rosabelle’s greatest strength is her ability to deaden her mind and body; it’s the only way to survive the surveillance state of Ark Island. But lately her heart has been beating harder; her thoughts are spiraling; her defenses are coming undone.

And there’s only one person to blame.

James Anderson had a plan. Now he has nothing but problems. Rosabelle might be the ally they need in a fight against The Reestablishment, but no one wants to trust an enemy assassin. It doesn’t help that Rosabelle’s not much of a talker, doesn’t work well in groups, and kills people on instinct. Falling for her has cost James nearly everything—but keeping her safe might help save his world.

If only he could convince his older brother.

Aaron Warner Anderson has a headache. Something dark is coming, and Rosabelle’s arrival is just a prelude. In her, he sees shades of himself he can’t trust, and worse: he can no longer get a read on the girl. She’s a dead battery, emanating no emotional feedback. At least not until James walks into a room…

Volcanic romantic tension, breathless reveals, breakneck action—and a dystopian world that never stops raising the stakes:

Welcome back to The New Republic.

dystopian epic
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Who Is This Book For?

If you love dystopian with ya, enemies to lovers, rebellion, you prefer a clean or sweet romance without explicit scenes, then Release Me by Tahereh Mafi is the book for you. This is Book 2 in the Shatter Me: The New Republic series — we recommend reading from Book 1 for the full experience.

Content Warnings

This book contains themes of: violence, death, murder.

These warnings are provided to help readers make informed choices about what they read. They may contain mild spoilers.

Shatter Me: The New Republic Reading Order

Book 1 Watch Me Tahereh Mafi
Release Me
Book 2 Release Me (you are here) Tahereh Mafi
Book 3 Escape Me Tahereh Mafi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Release Me spicy?

Release Me by Tahereh Mafi has a spice level of 1/5 (clean — no explicit content).

What order should I read the Shatter Me: The New Republic series?

Release Me is Book 2 in the Shatter Me: The New Republic series by Tahereh Mafi. We recommend reading the series in order for the best experience.

What tropes are in Release Me?

Release Me features these tropes: YA, enemies to lovers, rebellion, forced proximity, secrets, yearning, assassin fmc, hidden powers.

What genre is Release Me?

Release Me by Tahereh Mafi is a Dystopian novel.

Does Release Me have any content warnings?

Yes. Release Me contains themes of: violence, death, murder. These warnings are provided to help readers make informed choices.

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