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“Cassian stood beside her through all of it. Not speaking, not touching. Just there, should she need him. Her friend- whom she'd asked to come here with her not because he was sharing her bed, but because she wanted him here. His steadiness and kindness and understanding.”

Quote by Sarah J. Maas

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A ​Court of Silver Flames

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Sarah J. Maas
Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas is an American author known for her fantasy novels. Her works are celebrated for their rich imagination, complex characters, and gripping plots. Born on March 5, 1986, Maas has developed a passion for writing from a young age and has become a successful author in her own right. more

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