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“None of this is your fault,' I told him. 'None of it. You aren't responsible for what other people do, good or bad. Everyone is just making the choices they think will help them get by.”

Quote by Alexandra Bracken

Work

Never Fade

Never Fade serves as a literary title that explores themes of endurance, legacy, or memory that resists fading or being forgotten. Such a title suggests works examining what persists against the passage of time, whether referring to personal recollections, historical impact, emotional bonds, or the durability of ideas and influence. The concept evokes notions of something meant to remain vivid, significant, or unbroken despite the natural tendency for moments, impressions, or connections to fade from awareness. more

Author

Alexandra Bracken
Alexandra Bracken

Alexandra Bracken is an American author recognized for her contributions to young adult fiction. Born on February 27, 1987, she has become well-known for her novels that blend fantasy and romance elements, offering captivating stories to young readers. more

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