Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi

Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi

A Fierce Coming-of-Age Novel About Identity, Culture, and Rebellion

Watch Me is a powerful and deeply emotional new novel by Tahereh Mafi, the bestselling author of Shatter Me. This contemporary story follows a Muslim American teenager navigating the expectations of family, faith, and freedom. It's a bold exploration of what it means to break free from tradition while still honoring where you come from.

The protagonist—complicated, ambitious, and full of questions—finds herself at odds with the life laid out for her. In a world where every move feels watched, she begins to imagine another way. One where she gets to choose. One where she gets to be seen as she truly is.

With lyrical prose and stunning vulnerability, Mafi offers a moving portrait of a girl on the edge—of adulthood, self-discovery, and resistance.

Why Watch Me is a Must-Read:

• Written by Tahereh Mafi: Acclaimed author of An Emotion of Great Delight and A Very Large Expanse of Sea

• Themes of cultural conflict: Balances Muslim identity, generational expectation, and feminist rebellion

• Timely and brave: A story for teens (and adults) finding their voice in a world of judgment

• Empowering and heartfelt: A deeply relatable story for anyone who's ever felt torn between two worlds

Book Details:

• Title: Watch Me

• Author: Tahereh Mafi

• ISBN: 9780349436395

• Publisher: Atom

• Published Year: 2024

• Pages: ~336 (Hardcover)

• Genre: Young Adult / Contemporary / Identity / Coming of Age