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“You are the only thing I have that is neither duty nor obligation, the only thing I chose for myself. The only thing I want.”

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Holly Black
Holly Black

Holly Black, born on November 10, 1971, is a renowned fantasy fiction writer from the United States. Her works are known for their unique imagination and profound emotional depth, which have won her a large fan base. more

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