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Elke

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House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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Elke’s Quotes

“There is nothing in this world but pain and the rare moments that exist in between.”
― Alexandra Christo, To Kill a Kingdom

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“How strange that instead of taking his heart, I'm hoping he takes mine.”
― Alexandra Christo, To Kill a Kingdom

tags: elian, lira

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“I’m not supposed to let you in,” Jesper said. Brekker seemed unperturbed. “Why not?” “Because every time I do, you ask me to break the law.” A voice from behind Jesper said, “The problem isn’t that he asks, it’s that you always say yes.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves

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“Any human who takes a siren's heart will be immune to the power of their song. Only Elian didn't need to take my heart; I gave it to him.”
― Alexandra Christo, To Kill a Kingdom

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“Technically, I’m a murderer, but I like to think that’s one of my better qualities.”
― Alexandra Christo, To Kill a Kingdom

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