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“Father,' I say. 'I used to think I wanted you to call me that,' he says. 'But it turns out that when you do, good things seldom come after.”

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Book:The Wicked King
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The Wicked King

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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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