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“Love." She looked at me with those blue eyes. "Isn't it astonishing how confused and complicated such a small,simple word is? It attracts so many other things, doesn't it, that stick to it like barnacles on rock...fear, guilt. Need. You can't even see the rock anymore. I imagine love in its purest form is a rare thing.”

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Deb Caletti
Deb Caletti

Deb Caletti is an American author known for her young adult literature. Her works often delve into the emotional and challenging aspects of adolescence, enjoying great popularity among young readers. more

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