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Novel Quotes by Cassandra Clare
- I have come to understand something about novels," Tessa said. "And what is that?" "They are not true.
- How can you not understand?" He pointed at her books. "You read novels. Obviously, I'm here to rescue you. Don't I look like Sir Galahad?"…
- I think the main thing to remember when writing a novel is to stay true to the characters.
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