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"A powerful story about the fierce love of friendship, and finding the courage to love and accept yourself." Elissa Grossell Dickey, author of The Speed of Light

When twenty-five-year-old Kai Larssen agrees to pose as his best friend Mariah's date at a family gathering, he doesn't expect to fall-hard-for her…

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1 author picked We Are Made of Scars and Starlight as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

When a character does something so awful, you want to throw your iPad across the room, that's how you know you're reading a wonderful book. Nicole Zelnicker writes an unforgettable story about a young gay man with lupus trying to find love and belonging in New York City. This is a deeply moving story that stays with you.

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