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But radical new discoveries and shifting relationships mean that she must fully embrace her Divergence - even though she cannot know what might be lost in doing so

She becomes depressed

distinguished and sometimes reviled political superstar and champion of free speech

passionate love that can run counter to happiness and poses real danger

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