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“Under her thick pancake makeup, her skin had been pockmarked, but he would stare at her adoringly from his cot at night and imagine her scars were constellations, a secret map to a far-off, happy place.”

Quote by Sarah Addison Allen

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First Frost

First Frost is a gripping tale that delves into the challenges of life in a harsh winter environment. The story follows a protagonist as they navigate the perils of the cold and the transformative experiences that come with enduring such conditions. more

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Sarah Addison Allen
Sarah Addison Allen

Sarah Addison Allen is an American author born in 1971. Her works are known for their fantasy and romance elements, which have won the hearts of readers. more

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