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This was an awesome story. The Fmc moves to a new town with her family, and is in for a huge suprise.

are you looking for magic, mates, suprises and fairytales.. you need to read this...

5 🌟 Characters (adore these)

5 🌟 world building

5 🌟 plot

5 🌶 spice

💯 recommend you read this!

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