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“Sometimes you didn't have to let people back into your life, to absorb all the cruelty in the world. Sometimes you didn't have to open your heart. Sometimes it was okay to just let them go.”

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Marie Lu
Marie Lu

Marie Lu, born in 1984, is a prominent young author known for her novels that blend elements of science fiction with themes of youth growth. Her works have gained widespread popularity among readers. more

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