A retelling of the biblical book of Hosea set during the California Gold Rush, following a man called by God to marry and relentlessly love a woman sold into prostitution.
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The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend (Hamilton High, #1)
Kody Keplinger · 2010
Concern25MildVirtue8Thin
Bianca is labeled the DUFF, the Designated Ugly Fat Friend, by her classmates and uses this label to her advantage. She makes a deal with her crush, Wesley, to help him get closer to her best friend, Jess.
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