Description
Description
On estranged twins Leila and Bianca's eighteenth birthday, Leila suddenly gains a djinn's superpowers, and the twins realize that their town can only survive the djinns' secret plans if they learn to work together as sisters. An action-packed YA fantasy!
Twins Bianca and Leila could not be more different from each other. Being both Argentinian and Iranian in a small town has always been hard, but with Leila shunning her heritage and Bianca embracing it, the two walk very different paths. They run in different circles of friends, and barely talk anymore. Leila's a homebody who loves to craft and plans on marrying her high school sweetheart. Bianca's more anti-establishment and plans to get out of Dodge as soon as humanly possible.
But on their eighteenth birthday, the neighbor's barn mysteriously burns down. When Leila encounters a monster--a djinn--arising from the fire, suddenly she gains strange powers and can no longer touch iron.
What do these djinn want with Leila--or other people in town, for that matter? Can the twins learn to rely on each other--and their cultures--to banish them? It'll take a sisterly reconciliation for the girls to find out and to save their hometown in this New Visions Award-winning fantasy adventure.
About the Author
About the Author
Born to an Iranian father and Argentine mother, Olivia Abtahi is a melting pot of distinct cultures. She is a graduate of NYU Film School and VCU Brandcenter, from which she holds a BFA and MaSC. Her debut novel, Perfectly Parvin, was published in 2021, receiving the SCBWI Golden Kite Honor, YALSA Odyssey Honor, and numerous starred reviews. She currently lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband and children. When she isn't writing, you can find her hiding behind a sewing machine. Find her online at oliviaabtahi.com.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"A gripping page-turner that perfectly blends sisterhood, magic, and self-discovery, Twin Flames is simply enchanting." -- Crystal Maldonado, author of The Fall of Whit Rivera
"Abtahi engages readers with a host of interesting dichotomies throughout... A multicultural fantasy that's packed with action and heart." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Drawing heavily from Zoroastrian and Islamic mythology, Abtahi uses richly detailed prose to spin a tale about identity, heritage, and self-acceptance. Bianca and Leila's alternating third-person perspectives depict Argentinian and Iranian cultural touchstones... A heartwarming story of sisterly connection alongside monsters, romance, and page-turning action." -- Publishers Weekly
"Abtahi weaves Persian -mythology with many of the usual challenges of young adulthood.... Recommended for readers of fantasy, this novel incorporates diverse perspectives, including exploration of LGBTQIA+ and immigrant identities." -- School Library Journal
"Full of lessons regarding sisterhood and self acceptance, this cinematic fantasy will appeal to fans of the genre who like their adventures with a grounded emotional core." -- Booklist
New Visions Award Winner - Lee & Low Books
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