"My heart's been torn wide open, just like I feared it would be, and I have no willpower to close it back up."

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Source: Marie Lu (2013). “Champion: A Legend Novel”, p.138, Penguin

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Marie Lu is a bestselling author known for her young adult dystopian novels, particularly 'Legend' and 'The Young Elites,' which explore themes of resilience and identity.

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