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A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena

A Girl Like That

by Tanaz Bhathena

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First Published:
Feb 27, 2018, 384 pages

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Feb 2019, 400 pages

Book Reviewed by:
Michelle Anya Anjirbag
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- Young Adults
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- Middle-East (West Asia)
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- Asian Authors
- Female Friendships
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