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A spellbinding love story between two young women that unfolds like a series of paintings and explores the tender moments that pull them together and the secrets that push them apart. As Anna and Flynn navigate their shared world, they find a deeper connection that transforms their lives.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Joanne Horniman
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