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“But I am learning that perfection isn't what matters. In fact, it's the very thing that can destroy you if you let it.”

Book:Something Borrowed: A Novel

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Something Borrowed: A Novel

This novel follows the story of two best friends who navigate the challenges of love and loyalty, as their relationship evolves from friendship to something more. more

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Emily Giffin

Emily Giffin is an American best-selling author known for her warm and insightful novels. Her works often revolve around complex interpersonal relationships and emotional entanglements, which resonate well with readers. more

“When you are in a relationship, you are aware that it might end. You might grow apart, find someone else, simply fall out of love. But a friendship isn't a zero-sum game, and as such, you assume that it will last forever, especially an old friendship. You take its permanence for grandted, whuch might be the very thing so dear about it.”

Ends Might Lasts Fall Games Grows Forever Assuming Falling In Love Dear Zero Borrowed Permanence Zero Sum Game Old Friendship

Author:Emily Giffin

“You do have the idea of being ‘just good friends?’” He gave her a sideways look. “For so high and honorable an estate,” Roshaun said, “ ‘just’ seems a poor modifier to choose.”

Looks Said Ideas Seems Poor Good Friend Estates Honorable Sideways

Author:Diane Duane

“But people only die in proper duels, you know, with real wizards. The most you and Malfoy’ll be able to do is send sparks at each other. Neither of you knows enough magic to do any real damage. I bet he expected you to refuse, anyway.” “And what if I wave my wand and nothing happens?” “Throw it away and punch him on the nose,” Ron suggested.”