“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.

“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

“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

“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

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— Lauren Kate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series

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— Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures series