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Chapter Seventy
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2024-10-29 19:42:56
Phoenix StormAlright guys, this is it other than my final edits. I have already started, and I promise it will be so much better after I am done. Also, I realize that I have left some unanswered questions, but they will be addressed in the second installment of my Luminary Quartet. Please let me know how liked my first novel and what you would like to see in the future!! Finally, shout out to Miri Googag for her help with the name of my series. If you're looking for your next read, I definitely recommend her title 'A Little Bit of Faith' if you like the sweet YA genre. Thank you for all the support and feedback!!!!
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