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V.E. Schwab

V.E. Schwab is a celebrated American author known for her captivating fantasy novels. Her works, including the "Shades of Magic" series and "Vicious," blend intricate world-building with complex characters. Schwab's storytelling prowess has earned her a devoted international readership. She often explores themes of identity, power, and ambition, captivating readers with her imaginative narratives. Schwab's books have been translated into multiple languages, solidifying her place in contemporary fantasy literature.

Quotes

I remember you, but you’re different. You’re both older and younger than I expected.

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memorychange

I remember you, even if you don’t remember me.

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memoryunforgettable

He's a book she's never read, a song she's never heard, and when she looks at him, she swears she can see the universe in his eyes.

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lovesoulmate

She had a darkness inside her, something that stirred and writhed and called her to the shadows.

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darknessinner struggle

The thing about books was that she could open them and disappear inside, and her mind would be transported to another place, and she would be someone else, if only for a little while.

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booksescapism

She is a woman of her own making, free in a way she has never been before.

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freedomself-discovery

History is filled with whispers of women, if you know how to listen.

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womenhistory

It's a lonely thing, to be forgotten.

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lonelinessforgotten

She’s as changeable as a river, always herself but always becoming something else.

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identitytransformation

I remember you, and I will sing of you till the stars burn out.

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memoryeternal love

Some people are born under a lucky star, while others have their misfortune telegraphed by the position of the planets.

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fateluck

She has been through so much, and yet she is still here, standing tall.

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resiliencestrength