Tahereh Mafi is an Iranian-American bestselling author known for her hypnotic writing style and her ability to create dystopian worlds that you cannot put down. She wrote her first book at the age of 24 and has since grown into one of the most popular YA authors in the world.
In the Netherlands, her books are published by Blossom Books and all of her series have been translated into Dutch. This is the complete reading order for 2026.
Where to start with Tahereh Mafi?
Tahereh Mafi has four series and two standalone novels. The most recommended reading order:
Start with Shatter Me if you like dystopian romance.
Start with This Woven Kingdom if you like romantasy.
Series 1: Touching Juliette / Shatter Me
The Touching Juliette series (in English: Shatter Me) is Tahereh Mafi's best-known series and the most recommended starting point. The series consists of six main books and several novellas.
Juliette has a choice: does she become the weapon The Reestablishment wants her to be, or does she fight back for her own freedom? Her touch is lethal and no one knows why.
Recommended order (including novellas):
| # | Dutch title | English title | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vrees Me | Shatter Me | Main book | 2011 |
| 1.5 | Verwoest Me | Destroy Me | Novella | 2012 |
| 2 | Breek Me | Unravel Me | Main book | 2013 |
| 2.5 | Versplinter Me | Fracture Me | Novella | 2013 |
| 3 | Vertrouw Me | Ignite Me | Main book | 2014 |
| 4 | Heel Me | Restore Me | Main book | 2018 |
| 4.5 | Schaduw Me | Shadow Me | Novella | 2019 |
| 5 | Weersta Me | Defy Me | Main book | 2019 |
| 5.5 | Onthul Me | Reveal Me | Novella | 2019 |
| 6 | Verbeeld Me | Imagine Me | Main book | 2020 |
| 6.5 | Geloof Me | Believe Me | Novella | 2021 |
Book 1: Shatter Me
Juliette Ferrars has spent months in solitary confinement because her touch can kill. When The Reestablishment takes her out to use her as a weapon, she must choose: will she become the monster they want her to be or will she fight back?
Always start here.
Trope: Dystopia, enemies to lovers, found family
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️
Book 2: Unravel Me
Juliette has left The Reestablishment, but the battle is far from over. She discovers that her powers are much greater than she thought. And Warner won't let her go just like that.
Book 3: Ignite Me
The most discussed part of the trilogy. The end of Juliette's first major arc and a conclusion that has divided fans for years.
Read this immediately after book 2.
The New Republic series (spin-off, 2025-2026)
Ten years after the fall of The Reestablishment. A new series in the same universe with new characters.
| # | Dutch title | English title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zie Me | Watch Me | 2025 |
| 2 | Bevrijd Me | Release Me | 2026 |
| 3 | Ontsnap Me | Escape Me | 2026 |
Release Me was published in May 2026 and is the most recent book by Tahereh Mafi.
Read The New Republic series after the main series for the best context.
Series 2: This Woven Kingdom
This Woven Kingdom is Tahereh Mafi's romantasy series, set in a world inspired by Persian mythology. Completely different in tone from Shatter Me but with the same hypnotic writing style.
| # | Dutch title | English title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dit Geweven Koninkrijk | This Woven Kingdom | 2022 |
| 2 | Deze Oneindige Draden | These Infinite Threads | 2023 |
| 3 | Al deze Verstrengelde Glorie | All This Twisted Glory | 2024 |
| 4 | Elke Spiraal van het Lot | Every Spiral of Fate | 2025 |
Alizeh is an inconspicuous servant hiding her true identity: she is a jinn. Kamran is the crown prince who falls in love with the person he was supposed to stop.
Perfect for: fans of ACOTAR and romantasy looking for something different.
Trope: Forbidden romance, chosen one, found family
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️
Standalone novels
A Very Large Expanse of Sea (2018)
A timeless contemporary novel about a 16-year-old Muslim girl in 2002, one year after 9/11. Based on Mafi's own experiences.
An Emotion of Great Delight (2021)
An emotional contemporary novel about the grieving process and navigating cultural identity. Published by Blossom Books in the Netherlands.
The recommended reading order at a glance
For new readers:
Shatter Me (Shatter Me 1) → Unravel Me → Ignite Me
After the main trilogy:
Restore Me → Defy Me → Imagine Me → Believe Me → Watch Me → Release Me
For romantasy fans:
This Woven Kingdom → These Infinite Threads → All This Twisted Glory → Every Spiral of Fate
For contemporary novels:
A Very Large Expanse of Sea → An Emotion of Great Delight
Are the novellas required?
Not strictly required, but highly recommended. The novellas tell the story from the perspective of other characters, including Warner. Readers who skip the novellas miss a layer of emotional context that enriches the main books.
The recommended order is the combined order above, where novellas are read immediately after the main book that precedes them.
Why Tahereh Mafi is so popular
Tahereh Mafi writes with a style that is immediately recognizable. Her sentences are poetic, her characters are complex, and her dystopian worlds feel both strange and familiar at the same time.
Warner is one of the most discussed morally grey love interests in YA fiction. His novella Destroy Me changed the way many readers read the main story. After reading his perspective, it is impossible to see him the same way.
What to read after Tahereh Mafi?
ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas for readers who like This Woven Kingdom and want more romantasy.
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater for fans of the Shatter Me writing style and the dystopian romance.
Not sure what to read next? Our Blind Date Book (Fantasy) lets you choose the genre without knowing the title.
Complete your Tahereh Mafi reading set
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✔ Spicy bookmark — for those Warner and Juliette moments
✔ Blind Date Book (Fantasy) — for your next YA fantasy discovery
✔ Book Review Notepad — record your Warner theories by book
✔ Reading Log (€1.99) — keep track of all Mafi series
✔ Glass Can — for your iced coffee or matcha while reading
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Frequently asked questions about Tahereh Mafi books
Where do I start with Tahereh Mafi?
Start with Shatter Me if you like dystopian romance. Start with This Woven Kingdom if you like romantasy.
How many Shatter Me books are there?
The main series consists of six books plus five novellas. The New Republic spin-off series adds another three books.
Are the Tahereh Mafi books available in Dutch?
Yes. All main series have been translated into Dutch by Blossom Books.
What is the newest Tahereh Mafi book?
Release Me was published in May 2026 as the second book of The New Republic series.
Do I have to read the novellas?
Not required, but highly recommended. The novella Destroy Me tells the story from Warner's perspective and changes how you read the rest of the series.
What is the difference between Shatter Me and This Woven Kingdom?
Shatter Me is dystopian YA romance. This Woven Kingdom is romantasy inspired by Persian mythology. Both are written in Mafi's signature poetic style but are completely different in setting and atmosphere.