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Babylon’s Ashes (The Expanse, #6)

by James S.A. Corey (Goodreads Author)

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The Priory of the Orange Tree (The Roots of Chaos, #1)

by Samantha Shannon (Goodreads Author)

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Charlotte said: " Finally finished this thicc beastie, and all I have to say is WHAT A BOOK. It's certainly up there as one of my favourite fantasy books of all time! ...more "

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Encyclopaedia Eorzea ~The World of Final Fantasy XIV~ Volume III (Final Fantasy XIV: Encyclopaedia Eorzea)

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Book cover for Dragon Age: The Calling (Dragon Age Book 2)

Dragon Age: The Calling (Dragon Age Book 2) by David Gaider

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Here lies the abyss, the well of all souls. From these emerald waters doth life begin anew. Come to me, child, and I shall embrace you. In my arms lies Eternity. —Canticle of Andraste 14:11

Charlotte’s Quotes

“Life before Death.
Strength before Weakness.
Journey before Destination.”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings

tags: inspirational, motto

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“To the stars who listen—and the dreams that are answered.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Mist and Fury

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“Stars are beautiful, but they may not take part in anything, they must just look on forever.”
― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan

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“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.”
― Roald Dahl

tags: believe, glittering-eyes, hidden, magic, secrets, unlikely-places, watch, world

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