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duty vs. desire

Books about duty vs. desire for readers of all ages.

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American Royals

Katherine McGee

Ages 13–18identityduty vs. desire

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Inherit the stars

Tessa Elwood

Ages 12–17sisterhoodduty vs. desire

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Anna of Byzantium

Tracy Barrett

Ages 10–15female empowermenthistory

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Rebel belle

Rachel Hawkins

Ages 13–18magicself-discovery

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The Glittering Court

Richelle Mead

Ages 14–18family secretsself-discovery

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Hong lou meng

Tsʻao, Hsüeh-chʻin., (qing) Cao, xue qin, Cao xue qin

Ages 14–18familylove

Cover of From Blood and Ash

From Blood and Ash

Jennifer L. Armentrout

Ages 15–18forbidden loveduty vs. desire