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nNothing short of magic. One of the best writers of our times. --Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X The powerful novel-in-verse from Safia Elhillo, the critically acclaimed poet featured on Forbes Africas 30 Under 30 list. This mesmerizing journey of family, identity, and finding yourself in the most unexpected places is filled with lyrical beauty and stunning strength. Nima doesnt feel understood. By her mother, who grew up far away in a different land. By her suburban town, which makes her feel too much like an outsider to fit in and not enough like an outsider to belong somewhere else. At least she has her childhood friend Haitham, with whom she can let her guard down and be herself. Until she doesnt. As the ground is pulled out from under her, Nima must grapple with the phantom of a life not chosen, the name her parents didnt give her at birth: Yasmeen. But that other name, that other girl, might be more real than Nima knows. And more hungry. And the life Nima has, the one she keeps wishing were someone elses . . . she might have to fight for it with a fierceness she never knew she had. n nNothing short of magic. --Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X From the acclaimed poet featured on Forbes Africas 30 Under 30 list, this powerful novel-in-verse captures one girl, caught between cultures, on an unexpected journey to face the ephemeral girl she might have been. Woven through with moments of lyrical beauty, this is a tender meditation on family, belonging, and home. n my mother meant to name me for her favorite flower nits sweetness garlands made for pretty girls ni imagine her yasmeen bright & alive n& i ache to have been born her instead n n nNima wishes she were someone else. She doesnt feel understood by her mother, who grew up in a different land. She doesnt feel accepted in her suburban town; yet somehow, she isnt different enough to belong elsewhere. Her best friend, Haitham, is the only person with whom she can truly be herself. Until she cant, and suddenly her only refuge is gone. As the ground is pulled out from under her, Nima must grapple with the phantom of a life not chosen--the name her parents meant to give her at birth--Yasmeen. But that other name, that other girl, might be more real than Nima knows. And the life Nima wishes were someone elses. . . is one she will need to fight for with a fierceness she never knew she possessed. n<
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