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The Hollow Kingdom: Book I -- The Hollow Kingdom Trilogy

This novel delves into a richly imagined fantasy universe, where political machinations and magical forces intertwine to create a compelling narrative. The story follows a protagonist navigating a complex world with deep-seated conflicts and mysterious powers. more

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Clare B. Dunkle
Clare B. Dunkle

Clare B. Dunkle is an American author known for her works in children's and young adult literature. Born on June 11, 1964, she has published numerous novels since the early 1990s, often set in historical contexts and infused with elements of fantasy. more

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“I nod like I'm not at all unnerved by this new cold side to him. Not cruel like his father. Not warm like the husband who sought me out on quiet nights. Something in between. This Linden has never woven his fingers through mine, never chosen me from a line of weary Gathered girls, never said he loved me in a myriad of coloured lights. We are nothing to each other.”

“I wanted to be rid of him," he says. He raises my chin with his thumb. "But not if it meant being rid of you. I climbed in beside you, and you put your head in my lap. You can't think I would have left you like that." "Look what it got you," I say. "Tea in bed and you here in front of me," he says. "It was a terrible decision, and I confess I'd make it again.”

“What kind of plan B?" Hale asked. He was almost holding his breath when a voice answered, "My kind." Macey tried to read the look on his face then, but it was gone in a flash. It had been a simple moment of peace and joy and pure happiness. That voice made Hale happy. It kept him calm. It was his backup and his conscience. Macey couldn't help herself, she envied him.”