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Crystal

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The Changeling

by Victor LaValle

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The Mist Thief (The Ever Seas, #3)

by L.J. Andrews

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The Nightmare Before Kissmas (Royals and Romance, #1)

by Sara Raasch (Goodreads Author)

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Crystal’s Notes & Highlights

Book cover for Where the Dark Stands Still

Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek

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Look toward the light, she reminds herself. Then you will not see the shadow behind you.

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Crystal’s Quotes

“He smiles at me, and I don’t like it.”
― Caty Rogan, Kissed by the Gods

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“I love books too much. What began as a survival plan turned into obsession, I suppose.”
― Ed Crocker, Lightfall

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“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”
― Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

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“...her dearest friends are characters in books.”
― Sarah J. Maas, Heir of Fire

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“life is about finding joy in the space between where you came from and where you are going”
― Samantha Sotto Yambao, Water Moon

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