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All the Words I Should've Said
by Ashley Butare
Elowen has always lived in the same small town, where the library is her quiet escape. One day, she discovers anonymous confessions tucked inside books-raw, honest words that seem to speak directly to her heart. Curious and hopeful, Elowen starts writing her own confessions and slipping them into the pages, never expecting a reply.
Then the unexpected happens. The confessions lead her to Thayer, a quiet boy from her school she's never noticed - until he reveals he is the one behind the mysterious notes. Suddenly, Elowen and Thayer fall into a tender, whirlwind love, believing they know everything about each other.
But the truth is far more complicated. Thayer harbors a secret-one that turns everything Elowen thought she knew upside down. He's known her far longer than she ever imagined, and the past they share might change their future forever.
All the Words I Should've Said is a story about hidden feelings, the courage to be heard, and the bittersweet journey of discovering the truth behind the words we never dared to speak.