“Truth is a jealous, vicious mistress that never, ever sleeps.” — Tahereh Mafi Depth Copy Share Image
“Damn,” Kenji says after a moment. “Damn damn damn. This shit is bananas” — Tahereh Mafi Bananas Copy Share Image
“loneliness is a bitter, wretched companion. sometimes it just won't let go.” — Tahereh Mafi Bitter Copy Share Image
“I put socks on first; a simple pleasure that requires more effort than shooting a man.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“The drawers in my mind are rattling to break open. Memories. Theories. Whispers and sensations. I shove them off a cliff.” — Tahereh Mafi Memory Copy Share Image
“I am no longer afraid of fear, and I will not let it rule me. Fear will learn to fear me.” — Tahereh Mafi Fear Copy Share Image
“Sticks and stones keep breaking my bones but these words, these words will kill me.” — Tahereh Mafi Sticks and stones Copy Share Image
“Kenji is a walking paradox of Unflinchingly Serious Person and 12-Year-Old Boy Going Through Puberty all rolled into one.” — Tahereh Mafi Kenji Copy Share Image
“I wish I could put his words in my pocket just to touch them once in a while and remind myself that… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“It’s a strange thing, to never know peace. To know that no matter where you go, there is no sanctuary. That the… — Tahereh Mafi Peace Copy Share Image
“What about your family?” There’s a serious sorrow in his voice, almost like he already knows the answer to that question. Here” — Tahereh Mafi Family Copy Share Image
“Take me back," I tell him, shifting a little. The world tilts and steadies all at once. "Alert the medics and have… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“You allow the world to think you're a heartless murderer," I tell him. "And you're not." He laughs, once; his eyebrows lifting… — Tahereh Mafi Ignite-me Copy Share Image
“All I know next are his arms, the desperate edge to his voice when he says my name, and I'm unraveling in… — Tahereh Mafi Falling apart Copy Share Image
“You know, I can sort of control it now," I tell him, beaming. "I can moderate my strength levels." "Good for you.… — Tahereh Mafi Balloon Copy Share Image
“So, let me get this straight," Winston says. "Our plan is basically seduce the soldiers and civilians of Sector 45 into fighting… — Tahereh Mafi Ignite-me Copy Share Image
“He shifts and my eyes shatter into thousands of pieces that ricochet around the room, capturing a million snapshots, a million moments… — Tahereh Mafi Memory Copy Share Image
“No gun, no sword, no army or king will ever be more powerful than a sentence. Swords may cut and kill, but… — Tahereh Mafi Sword Copy Share Image
“Warner was supposed to be dead. Warner was supposed to be dead because I was supposed to have shot him but no… — Tahereh Mafi Juliette Copy Share Image
“I want to be the friend you fall hopelessly in love with. The one you take into your arms and into your… — Tahereh Mafi Friendship Copy Share Image
“Adam stares at me so long I begin to blush. He tips my chin up so I meet his eyes. Blue blue… — Tahereh Mafi Straight line Copy Share Image
“I hear Warner laugh. I see him smile. It's the kind of smile that transforms him into someone else entirely, the kind… — Tahereh Mafi Beautiful Copy Share Image
“This notebook might be all I have left of her. My hand is still hovering over the cover, tempting me to open… — Tahereh Mafi Journal Copy Share Image
“He won’t stop staring. “What?” I ask. “How much do you weigh?” “Wow. Is that how you talk to every girl you… — Tahereh Mafi Juliette Copy Share Image
“Dude, you ran off with the crazy chick! You ran off with the psycho girl!" he's calling after Adam. "I thought they… — Tahereh Mafi Psycho Copy Share Image
“Attention, Sector 45,” I say, the words rough and loud and mottled in my ear. “The supreme commander of The Reestablishment is… — Tahereh Mafi Surrendered Copy Share Image
“These letters are all I have left. 26 friends to tell my stories to. 26 letters are all I need. I can… — Tahereh Mafi 26 Letters Copy Share Image
