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“But," she praised. Her lips shook. She put her hand on my cheek. "What if you told the story wrong? What if it was staying a girl that made that sister die of sorrow? Maybe if the dragoned sister stayed, then she would have died, too. Maybe they would both die of sorrow.”

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Book:When Women Were Dragons

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When Women Were Dragons

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Kelly Barnhill is a talented author born in 1973. Her works are known for their imaginative storytelling and emotional depth. more

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