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“I'm an hourglass. My seventeen years have collapsed and buried me from the inside out. My legs feel full of sand and stapled together, my mind overflowing with grains of indecision, choices unmade and impatient as time runs out of my body.”

Quote by Tahereh Mafi

Work

Ignite Me

This book is set in a dystopian world where love and passion are forbidden. The protagonist navigates through a complex web of relationships and societal norms, exploring the power of love in a restrictive environment. more

Author

Tahereh Mafi
Tahereh Mafi

Tahereh Mafi is an Iranian-American author born in 1988. Her works are acclaimed for their unique narrative style and profound insight into the psychology of teenagers. Mafi's debut novel, 'The Revenant,' is a coming-of-age story that delves into themes of family, identity, and self-discovery. more

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