Clashing empires, forbidden romance, and a long-forgotten queen destined to save her people- New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi''s first novel in this epic, romantic fantasy series inspired by Persian mythology.
To all the world, Alizeh is a disposable servant, not the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom forced to hide in plain sight. The crown prince, Kamran, has heard the prophecies foretelling the death of his king. But he could never have imagined that the servant girl with the strange eyes, the girl he can''t put out of his mind, would one day soon uproot his kingdom - and the world. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tomi Adeyemi, and Sabaa Tahir, this is the explosive first book in a new fantasy trilogy from theNew York Timesbestselling and National Book Award-nominated author, Tahereh Mafi.
''Gut-wrenchingly beautiful.'' - Kirkus Reviews ''In a tale as exquisitely crafted as one of Alizeh''s own garments, Mafi weaves a spell of destiny and danger, forbidden love and courtly intrigue, magic and revolution.''-Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author ofThe Last Hours ''This story is so magical and transportive that I fully expected the book would know the moment I''d finished - within hours, no less - and promptly unravel into a pile of jewels and silks in my hands. Mafi''s diamond-bright lyrical voice weaves a tale that is gilded in magic, laced with subterfuge, adorned with the brocade of a tortuous romance, and richly embroidered with Persian mythology. I cannot wait for more.'' - Roshani Chokshi,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Gilded Wolves
Perfect for fans of Tahereh Mafi''s New York Times bestselling Shatter Me trilogy, this book collects the first two companion novellas, Fracture Me and Destroy Me , for a thrilling insight into the minds of Juliette''s two great loves - Adam and Warner. Destroy Me The mind-blowing events between Shatter Me and Unravel Me are told here from Warner''s point of view. Even though Juliette shot him in order to escape, Warner can''t stop thinking about her - and he''ll do anything to get her back. But when the Supreme Commander of The Reestablishment arrives, he has very different plans for Juliette. Plans Warner cannot allow. Fracture Me Watch through Adam''s eyes as he bridges the gap between Unravel Me and Ignite Me. As the Omega Point rebels prepare to fight the Sector 45 soldiers, Adam is more focused on the safety of Juliette, Kenji, and his brother. The Reestablishment will do anything to crush the resistance ... including killing everyone Adam cares about. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard and Leigh Bardugo. Tahereh Mafi is the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series which has been published in over 30 languages around the world. She is also the author of the ravely reviewed A Very Large Expanse of Sea . he was born in a small city somewhere in Connecticut and currently resides in Santa Monica, California, with her husband, Ransom Riggs, fellow bestselling author of Miss Peregrine''s Home For Peculiar Children , and their young daughter. She can usually be found overcaffeinated and stuck in a book. You can find her online at @TaherehMafi. Praise for the Shatter Me series: "Dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading." - Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures series "Addictive, intense, and oozing with romance. I''m envious. I couldn''t put it down." - Lauren Kate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series "Tahereh Mafi''s bold, inventive prose crackles with raw emotion. A thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love, the Shatter Me series is a must-read for fans of dystopian young adult literature - or any literature!" -Ransom Riggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Miss Peregrine''s Home for Peculiar Children Praise for A Very Large Expanse of Sea : ''This is a gorgeous book. It''s tender and fierce, beautiful even as it depicts some ugly truths. The prose is passionate and honest, unsentimental and big-hearted. The very best books move you to reconsider the world around you and this is one of those. I truly loved it.'' - Nicola Yoon, bestselling author of Everything, Everything ''A raw yet astoundingly elegant examination of identity, loneliness and family that is unflinching in its honesty and power. Tahereh Mafi holds nothing back - and the reader is better for it.'' - Sabaa Tahir, New York Times bestselling author of Ember in the Ashes ''A Very Large Expanse of Sea reads like a beautiful heart - one that shines and aches and yearns, and above all else, one that loves fiercely against all odds. Years from now, you will remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you experienced this. A transcendent story about truth, love and finding joy.'' - Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series.''
The breath-taking and heart-pounding final instalment in the New York Times bestselling fantasy series SHATTER ME.
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard and Leigh Bardugo.
The brand new and devastatingly romantic final instalment in the bestselling SSHATTER ME series.
Juliette and Warner fought hard to take down the Reestablishment once and for all. Life in the aftermath isn''t easy, as they and their friends at the Sanctuary work with their limited resources to stabilize the world.
Warner has his sights set on more than just politics. Since he proposed to Juliette two weeks ago, he''s been eager to finally marry her, the person he loves more than anything and has endured so much to be with. But with so much chaos around them, it''s been nearly impossible for them to have a wedding. And even Juliette has been distracted by everything they need to do.
At long last, Warner and Juliette''s future together is within reach, but the world continues to try to pull them apart. Will they finally be able to be happily, officially, together?
Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Tahereh Mafi''s bestselling Shatter Me series with Believe Me!
Praise for the Shatter Me series:
"Dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading." - Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures series "Addictive, intense, and oozing with romance. I''m envious. I couldn''t put it down." - Lauren Kate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series "Tahereh Mafi''s bold, inventive prose crackles with raw emotion. A thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love, the Shatter Me series is a must-read for fans of dystopian young adult literature - or any literature!" -Ransom Riggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Miss Peregrine''s Home for Peculiar Children
From bestselling author of the Shatter Me series and the National Book Award-nominated A Very Large Expanse of Sea, Tahereh Mafi, comes a stunning novel about love and loneliness, navigating dual-identity as a Muslim teenager in America, and reclaiming your right to joy.
It''s 2003. It''s been several months since the US officially declared war on Iraq, and the political world has evolved. Shadi, who wears hijaba visible allegiance to Islamkeeps her head down. Hate crimes are spiking. Undercover FBI agents are infiltrating mosques and interrogating members of the congregation, and the local Muslim community is beginning to fracture. Shadi hears the fights after servicesthe arguments between families about what it means to be Muslim, about what they should be doing and saying as a communitybut she does not engage.
She''s too busy drowning in her own troubles to find the time to deal with bigots.
Shadi is named for joy, but she''s haunted by sorrow. Her brother is dead, her father is dying, her mother is falling apart, and her best friend has mysteriously dropped out of her life. And then, of course, there''s the small matter of her heart It''s broken. Shadi has tried to navigate the remains of her quickly-shattering world by soldiering through, saying nothing, until finally, one day, everything changes.
She explodes.
Perfect for fans of the Shatter Me series as well as Angie Thomas''s The Hate U Give and Nicola Yoon''s The Sun is Also A Star.
About the author:
Tahereh Mafi is the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series which has been published in over 30 languages around the world. She was born in a small city somewhere in Connecticut and currently resides in Santa Monica, California, with her husband, Ransom Riggs, fellow bestselling author of Miss Peregrine''s Home For Peculiar Children , and their young daughter. She can usually be found overcaffeinated and stuck in a book. You can find her online just about anywhere at @TaherehMafi or on her website, www.taherehbooks.com.
Praise for A Very Large Expanse of Sea :
''This is a gorgeous book. It''s tender and fierce, beautiful even as it depicts some ugly truths. The prose is passionate and honest, unsentimental and big-hearted. The very best books move you to reconsider the world around you and this is one of those. I truly loved it.'' - Nicola Yoon, bestselling author of Everything, Everything ''I started reading A Very Large Expanse of Sea on a plane and couldn''t put it down until I''d finished the entire thing. Tahereh Mafi''s beautiful story touched my heart and taught me so much, I cannot wait for the world to read!!'' - Tomi Adeyemi, bestselling author of Children of Blood and Bone ''A raw yet astoundingly elegant examination of identity, loneliness and family that is unflinching in its honesty and power. Tahereh Mafi holds nothing back - and the reader is better for it.'' - Sabaa Tahir, New York Times bestselling author of Ember in the Ashes ''A Very Large Expanse of Sea reads like a beautiful heart - one that shines and aches and yearns, and above all else, one that loves fiercely against all odds. Years from now, you will remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you experienced this. A transcendent story about truth, love and finding joy.'' - Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series.'' Praise for the Shatter Me series:
"Dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading." - Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures series "Addictive, intense, and oozing with romance. I''m envious. I couldn''t put it down." - Lauren Kate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series "Tahereh Mafi''s bold, inventive prose crackles with raw emotion. A thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love, the Shatter Me series is a must-read for fans of dystopian young adult literature - or any literature!" -Ransom Riggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Miss Peregrine''s Home for Peculiar Children "IGNITE ME really does ignite all five of your senses. It blows your mind and makes you hungry for more of its amazing characters. It will completely blow your expectations; Tahereh Mafi truly knows how to deliver!" - Teenreads.com
