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Author Chat with Michelle Kenney (City of Dust), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Michelle Kenney, author of  City of Dust .  Read on for more about Michelle and her book, plus a giveaway!    Meet Michelle Kenney!     Michelle is a firm believer in magic, and that ancient doorways to other worlds can still be found if...
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Dudes, this series sounds legit amazing, and the cover art is gorgeous!XD
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I am in love with this cover! The synopsys in amazing. I'm so excited to read it.
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The cover is awesome and the synopsis sounds amazing!
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