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A novella that is primarily about loss and grief but also about hope, comfort, and true love. (I will give a warning that one of the central characters is trans and tho the character is very beloved by the narrator, the book has some slightly dated language/thinking about being trans; edited to add that I recommend anyone who is concerned about this look up spoilers for the story before reading it)
Jun 27, 2024

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this is really exciting to hear!!! kitchen is on my tbr list but i am going to read it next and keep you updated ห˜โŒฃห˜
Jun 27, 2024
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addycyl yes pls do!! Its so heart wrenching but also gorgeous so I hope you enjoy!!
Jun 27, 2024

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