 First edition | |
| Author | Amanda Coplin |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 448 |
| ISBN | 978-0-06-218852-6 |
| OCLC | 898064848 |
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