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“Judging from our last fifteen flights, I can tell you that poverty is not a popular conversation choice in first class. Or any class. In any class. Going anywhere. Which is really handy for the people on the plane, I guess.”

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A.S. King
A.S. King

A.S. King, whose real name is Adrienne Maria King, is an American author born on March 10, 1970. Her works are known for their profound emotions and unique narrative style, covering a range of genres including young adult literature, fantasy, and realism. more

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