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Simon Snow, the celebrated Chosen One, has finished his epic battle and won love, but a mysterious new adventure calls him to the American West. With his friends Penny and Baz, he hits the road in a vintage convertible, confronting dragons, vampires, and bizarre perils. As they journey beyond familiar borders, they must decide who they are and what drives them forward.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Rainbow Rowell
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