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message 2: by Theodosia of the Fathomless Hall

Oct 09, 2013 06:18PM

Thanks for sending me for a friend request Amelia! If you are addicted to YA as your groups show then I would suggest some of my favorites, Crown Duel is really good and charming, same with The Grisha Trilogy but it takes some getting used to, Clockwork Angel I heartily suggest with the rest and for a classic I've recently read Jane Eyre which I ADORED!

All of this I recommend wholeheartedly!

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