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The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

In 'The Coldest Girl in Coldtown,' a young woman finds herself in a world where vampires have taken over a walled city. As she navigates this new, dangerous environment, she discovers her own connection to the vampire world and must confront her own fears and desires in order to survive. more

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Holly Black
Holly Black

Holly Black, born on November 10, 1971, is a renowned fantasy fiction writer from the United States. Her works are known for their unique imagination and profound emotional depth, which have won her a large fan base. more

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