“He'd forgotten how beautiful she was. This revelation was astonishing to him, for he'd spent more time than he cared to admit thinking about the girl, conjuring her face when he closed his eyes at night. He did not think of himself capable of forgetting anything about her, and yet he must have, for he was struck stupid anew, drawing near her now like a hungry flame to tinder.”
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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
“Will you not give me hope?" he whispered. "Tell me I will see you again. Ask me to wait for you.”
“I choose you," he said simply. "I want youj.”
“All it takes is one small voice to make a difference." Thread”
“Fate can be wily like that; it has a way of finding you.”
“Dance and fall. Like a puppet. All those years of dancing.”