Extended Summary

Lirael had always come second in life, even to her own twin.

Especially to her own sister.

When you're always in your sister's shadow, it's easy to be over looked. And most people do.

Until several tranfers show up to their school.

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"She's my girlfriend!"

"No, mine"

"Boys, boys, no need to fight over me."

They both turned to me at once, faces screwed up in rage. "Shut up Lirael, no one asked you!"

"Yeah! It's not like you're Seraphina."