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When seventeen-year-old Max got her heart broken, she made it her mission to help other girls get over being dumped, but did she ever really get over her own heartbreak? Max, the young protagonist of this poignant novel, embarks on a quest to assist her peers in finding their happily ever afters, all while grappling with her own emotions and the weight of societal expectations. This coming-of-age story explores the complexities of teenage relationships and the challenges of self-discovery.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Emma McLaughlin
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