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	Reverent: An Anthology of Divinity by Quinton Li (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Solar Hoàng (Goodreads Author), Tea Campbell 4.62 avg rating — 39 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	THE JINGU MAGICAL GARDEN: A Crack in Time by Gretchen Rose (Goodreads Author), Tamara Hughes (Goodreads Author) (Editor), C.J. Ellison (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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First-Time Caller (Heartstrings, #1)

by B.K. Borison (Goodreads Author)

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Vesuvius

by Cass Biehn (Goodreads Author)

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C.J. Ellison said: " I got the honor of reading an early draft of this book, and I can’t wait to sing its praises everyday until it hits the shelves, then I can personally start shoving the book into people’s hands. VESUVIUS is a beautiful book of two passionate boys try ...more "

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