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Ruta Sepetys

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About this author

Ruta Sepetys was born and raised in Michigan in a family of artists, readers, and music lovers. BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY is her debut novel and is based on her family’s history. "It's a story of extreme suffering, tremendous hope, and how sometimes love reveals the miraculous nature of the human spirit," says Sepetys. Ruta now lives with her family in Tennessee.

To read about Ruta's latest escapades, visit her website www.rutasepetys.com

Also visit www.betweenshadesofgray.com


Average rating: 4.32 · 7,726 ratings · 2,192 reviews · 2 distinct works
Between Shades of Gray
4.32 of 5 stars 4.32 avg rating — 7,693 ratings — published 2011 — 28 editions
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4.67 of 5 stars 4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings — expected publication 2013
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Thank you so much for reading the book. Yes, I am planning a trip to France most likely in May or June.

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Ruta Sepetys voted for Across the Universe (Across the Universe, #1) in Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction in the Final Round of the 2011 Goodreads Choice Awards.
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“Have you ever wondered what a human life is worth? That morning, my brother's was worth a pocket watch.”
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“Sometimes there is such beauty in awkwardness.”
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“Good men are often more practical than pretty " said Mother. "Andrius just happens to be both.”
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Francesca It's amazing news, I hope I'll be able to meet you in Paris! Happy New Year to you and your family, Ruta!


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Ruta Sepetys Hi Francesca!

Thank you so much for reading the book. Yes, I am planning a trip to France most likely in May or June.

All best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year, Francesca!

Sincerely,

Ruta

Francesca wrote: "Thank you Ruta for Between Shades of Gray, your book made me cry and make me hope. I hope you'll come in France to meet your fans and I can't wait for reading your next book, it sounds promising!"


Francesca Thank you Ruta for Between Shades of Gray, your book made me cry and make me hope. I hope you'll come in France to meet your fans and I can't wait for reading your next book, it sounds promising!


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Ruta Sepetys Hi Chelsey!

Thanks for your note. Like you, I became attached to the characters too. I cried buckets of tears while writing the story.

I'm finishing my next book now!

Happy Holidays.

Ruta

Chelsey wrote: "I just finished Between Shades of Gray and the story seemed so real. While I was reading the story I became so Attached to the characters that when one of the characters died I felt the pain of the..."


Chelsey I just finished Between Shades of Gray and the story seemed so real. While I was reading the story I became so Attached to the characters that when one of the characters died I felt the pain of the people that cared about that person. This story changed my perspective on how our community isn't that bad. I can't wait to read another one of your books.


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Ruta Sepetys Thank you so much, Erin!
I really appreciate it. I hope you have a great holiday. I'm hard at work on the next book. :)

Ruta

Erin wrote: "Thank you for accepting my friend request! I just finished your book, and I loved it. Your writing is beautiful, and your characters were so strongly written. Can't wait to read anything else you w..."


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Erin Thank you for accepting my friend request! I just finished your book, and I loved it. Your writing is beautiful, and your characters were so strongly written. Can't wait to read anything else you write!


message 2: by Tash

Tash Thank you so much for accepting my friend request. =)
I already have a copy of Between shades of gray and I really can't wait to read it!

Take care!


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Tasha Happy Valentine's Day!


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