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by Rainbow Rowell · Runaways 2017 Collected Editions
2018 · 136 pages · Marvel
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When a beloved character returns from the dead, the Runaways must face not just the shock of her reappearance, but all the messy feelings that come with it—old relationships are tested, new tensions simmer, and the found family that held them together is put to the ultimate test. Rainbow Rowell captures all the emotional complexity of reunions and second chances as this iconic team of young heroes grapples with whether they can truly go home again. It's a heartfelt dive into how much people change when they're apart, and whether love—romantic and platonic alike—can survive the distance. If you loved the Runaways for their chemistry and complexity, this is a must-read that will leave you desperate for the next volume.
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Soft indie and alternative pop for messy reunions and fractured families finding their way back. Think acoustic vulnerability, nostalgic melancholy, and tender hope—artists like Phoebe Bridgers, The National, and boygenius. Sweet, introspective, bittersweet.
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