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“Caro's right. She should be scared. Everything's out of her hands now. All the things coming Ava's way they won't be able to control, things she won't always ask for because she's a girl. She doesn't even know how hard it's going to be yet, but she will, because all girls find out. And I know it's going to be hard for Ava in ways I've never had to or will ever have to experience and I want to apologize to her now, before she finds out, like I wish someone had to me. Because maybe it would be better if we all got apologized to first. Maybe it would hurt less, expecting to be hurt.”

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Book:All the Rage
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All the Rage

The title "All the Rage" has been employed for various creative works including novels, films, and nonfiction books. In common English usage, the expression denotes something that is currently very popular or fashionable, though it also carries connotations of intense emotion and collective fury. When appearing as a book title, it generally signals exploration of contemporary social issues, generational conflict, or the dynamics of public outrage. Without specifying a particular author or edition, the title suggests narrative engagement with how anger spreads through communities, the mechanisms of viral controversy, or the gap between surface trends and deeper discontent. The phrase itself emerged from idiomatic English where "rage" refers to both fashionable enthusiasm and violent emotion, creating inherent thematic tension suitable for works examining modern cultural polarization. more

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Courtney Summers
Courtney Summers

Courtney Summers is an American writer known for her young adult novels. Her works often delve into the psychological and social issues of teenagers, gaining popularity among readers. more

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