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“I consider kissing her right there on the dirty couch, but self-preservation stops me. Once someone hurts you, it’s harder to relax around them, harder to think of them as safe to love. But it doesn’t stop you wanting them. Sometimes I actually think it makes the wanting worse”

Quote by Holly Black

Work

This book is a dark fantasy that delves into the complexities of human nature, set in a world where the protagonist, a young man named Cat, grapples with his own identity and the moral choices he must make amidst a backdrop of intrigue and danger. more

Author

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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