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I'll Give You the Sun follows twin sisters Jude and Noah, whose bond is almost inseparable. As teenage sisters navigate growing up in California, their lives are shaped by first loves, family secrets, and the shadow of loss. Over time, misunderstandings and hidden pain deepen their divide, yet both long for a chance to reconnect and rebuild their shared world.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Jandy Nelson
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