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“They say things and look, sometimes when they mean to and sometimes when they don't, men who think of themselves as red-blooded and all-american and good-guy. They go so fast from I would never to So what if I did? They do it and then they tell themselves that they didn't, or that if they did, it's fine.”

Quote by Ally Condie

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The Only Girl in Town

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Ally Condie
Ally Condie

Ally Condie is an American novelist born on November 2, 1971. She is known for her young adult literature and science fiction novels, with her most famous work being the 'Matched' trilogy. This series has gained immense popularity for its unique love story and profound exploration of the future society. more

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