“How can I hate his anger," he says, "when I know so well where it comes from?” — Tahereh Mafi Anger Copy Share Image
“His body presses closer and I realize I'm paying attention to nothing but the dandelions blowing wishes in my lungs.” — Tahereh Mafi Paying Attention Copy Share Image
“want to put this fist attached to my wrist right through the window. Just to feel something. Just to feel human.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“I do want you," I say to him, my voice shaking. "I want you so much it scares me.” — Tahereh Mafi Aaron-warner-anderson Copy Share Image
I love walking into a bookstore. It's like all my friends are sitting on shelves, waving their pages at me. — Tahereh Mafi Bookstore Copy Share Image
“I peek up at his features, at the crooked grin i want to savor, at the color in his eyes i'd use… — Tahereh Mafi Blue Copy Share Image
“If it were nothing but sexual attraction I’m sure I would not suffer such unbearable humiliation. But I wanted so much more… — Tahereh Mafi Destroy-me Copy Share Image
It's the kind of kiss that inspires stars to climb into the sky and light up the world. — Tahereh Mafi Astronomy Copy Share Image
“Hanging out with you has made me weird, J. All I do is sit around thinking about my feelings these days. Thanks… — Tahereh Mafi Feelings Copy Share Image
“Hey--jazz hands!" Kenji barks. "Get your ass back over here." He makes it a point to look as irritated as possible. "Back… — Tahereh Mafi Irritated Copy Share Image
“But I mean, why even have a love affair?” Kenji asks. “I never understood that kind of crap. If you’re not happy,… — Tahereh Mafi Affair Copy Share Image
“He looks up, so slowly, gold lashes lifting to reveal more sadness and beauty that I've ever seen in the same moment.… — Tahereh Mafi Beauty Copy Share Image
“I've developed a reputation as cold, unfeeling monster who fears nothing and cares for less. But this is all very deceiving. Because… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Stop. Stop time. Stop the world. Stop everything for the moment he crosses the room and pulls me into his arms and… — Tahereh Mafi Aaron-warner Copy Share Image
“Everything is on fire. My cheeks my hands the pit of my stomach and I'm drowing in waves of emotion and a… — Tahereh Mafi Emotion Copy Share Image
“So the two of you"-Ian tries to find his voice- "I mean, together-- you two could basically--" "Take over the world?" Warner… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“I don't consider myself a moral man. I do not philosophize about life or bother with laws and principles that govern most… — Tahereh Mafi Life Copy Share Image
“I love you," I whisper. "I love you exactly as you are." Warner is looking at me like he might be going… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“This isn't about Adam or Warner," I tell him, "This is about me and what I want. This is about me finally… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“I don't think you're crazy." The world is blurring away as I watch it through the window. "And I don't think that… — Tahereh Mafi Psychopath Copy Share Image
“There’s something simmering inside of me. Something I’ve never dared to tap into, something I’m afraid to acknowledge. There’s a part of… — Tahereh Mafi Break free Copy Share Image
“I'm really happy you're taking it so well-I am- but James, this really isn't something to be excited about. We're running for… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“I imagine love, I imagine wind, I imagine gold hair and green eyes and whispers, laughter I imagine Me extraordinary, unbroken the… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“There are three things you should know about me, love." He steps forward. "The first," he says, "is that I hate my… — Tahereh Mafi Aaron-warner-anderson Copy Share Image
Synonyms know each other like old colleagues, like a set of friends who've seen the world together. They swap stories, reminisce about… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
