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The Summer Prince

This book is a poetic and haunting tale that intertwines the lives of its characters with the natural world around them, creating a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences. more

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Alaya Dawn Johnson
Alaya Dawn Johnson

Alaya Dawn Johnson is an American author recognized for her young adult and fantasy novels. Born on March 31, 1982, she has made a name for herself with her distinctive storytelling and intricate character development. Johnson's works frequently tackle themes of identity, race, and social justice. more

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“Tess, Tess, Tessa. Was there ever a more beautiful sound than your name? To speak it aloud makes my heart ring like a bell. Strange to imagine that, isn’t it—a heart ringing? But when you touch me, that is what it is like, as if my heart is ringing in my chest and the sound shivers down my veins and splinters my bones with joy.”

“He slid his hand onto Riley's bare abdomen. "I got to thinkin' that a few years down the line, when yer older, what if that was our baby and I could feel it right here under my hand. Feel the life we'd created." Riley's eyes moistened. "Girl or boy?" "Doesn't matter. If it's a girl, we can name her after my gran. Her name was Emily Rose." "Hmm...I like that. Maybe the boy could be Paul Arthur, like my dad." "Yeah, that works. But that's all the way down the line, isn't it?" It might never come to pass.”

“Because there’s a clock attached to every beautiful woman. From the second she comes into her own, she begins to decline, because she begins to age. Aging is every beautiful woman’s kryptonite. And so, yes, it’s ridiculous and no, you don’t have much time and of course it’s not fair. Those three statements are the essence of beauty.”