“A million leaves from a hundred different branches dip in the wind, fluttering with the false promise of flight. The gust catches their withered wings only to force them downward, forgotten, left to be trampled by the soldiers stationed just below.”
In this dystopian novel, readers follow the journey of a young woman named Juliette, who possesses the extraordinary power to shatter objects simply by thinking about them. Set in a world where society has been shattered by war and oppression, Juliette's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a young man named Warner. As she navigates the complexities of love, power, and her own identity, Juliette must also confront the oppressive regime that seeks to control her abilities. more
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
“The absence of the loved person is so absolute.”
“no longer a girl but slinking around nonetheless.”