“Maybe I was crazy to consider it, but I’d always hoped that if I were a good enough girl, if I did everything right, if I said the right things or said nothing at all—I thought my parents would change their minds. I thought they would finally listen when I tried to talk. I thought they would give me a chance. I thought they might finally love me. I always had that stupid hope.”
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
“Every time, he breaks your hearts. And every time, he expects me to pick up the pieces.”
“I couldn't keep myself from wondering how on earth I got to have such demented parents".”