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“Not all honey— she had concluded— had a specific use beyond what all honey is good for, sweetness and salves. But this honey, it was somehow so strong that it must be for something, though she had still not learnt what it was. The best she had come to was that this honey was for joy...”

Quote by Robin McKinley

Book:Chalice

Work

Chalice

In this fictional narrative, the protagonist embarks on a journey that intertwines with the mystical and the political, encountering trials that test their resolve and challenge the very nature of their existence. more

Author

Robin McKinley
Robin McKinley

Robin McKinley is an American children's literature author known for her modern interpretations of myths and legends. Her works, rich in imagination and deep emotion, have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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