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“Blank-slate friendships were thin and temperamental. She knew that. There was no history there to cement people together, for better or worse.”

Quote by Sarah Addison Allen

Book:The Girl Who Chased the Moon: A Novel

Work

The Girl Who Chased the Moon: A Novel

This novel explores themes of love, loss, and the unyielding human spirit through the eyes of a protagonist driven by a relentless quest for happiness. more

Author

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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