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This new writer brings a fresh take on self-identity, with a story that will capture both your heart and sense of humour.' - Diva Magazine  'With this radiantly ravishing debut, Taleen Voskuni beautifully illustrates the courage it can take to be your own true self and risk everything for love.' - Booklist—Starred Review","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49561081151761,"sku":"GOR012809321","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49643198611729,"sku":"GOR013526357","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49666949153041,"sku":"GOR012857998","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49743647244561,"sku":"NGR9781035018000","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1035018004.jpg?v=1750854175"},{"product_id":"lavash-at-first-sight-book-taleen-voskuni-9781035018680","title":"Lavash at First Sight","description":"Sparks fly between two women pitted against each other in this delectable queer romantic comedy by Taleen Voskuni, author of Sorry, Bro. 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