“I’m not sure. But there’s something about the darkness, the stillness of this hour, I think, that creates a language of its own. There’s a strange kind of freedom in the dark; a terrifying vulnerability we allow ourselves at exactly the wrong moment, tricked by the darkness into thinking it will keep our secrets. We forget that the blackness is not a blanket; we forget that the sun will soon rise. But in the moment, at least, we feel brave enough to say things we’d never say in the light.”

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About Tahereh Mafi

Iranian-American author based in Santa Monica, California

Tahereh Mafi is an Iranian-American author based in Santa Monica, California. She writes young adult fiction and is known for works in that genre. Her books have made her a familiar name in contemporary YA writing, with a style and audience centered on young adult storytelling. On this site, 93 quotes are attributed to her.

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Shatter Me

2019

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Unravel me

2018

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Ignite Me

2014

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Restore me

2019

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Defy Me (Shatter Me)

2019

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