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This reads as a plain statement that honesty can be difficult because it asks for self-exposure. It can be taken to mean that telling the truth is sometimes an act of bravery, especially when it risks embarrassment, conflict, or loss, and it lands when someone finally says what they have been avoiding.
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About Rick Riordan
American novelist and educator, Rick Riordan is best known for creating the Percy Jackson series, which blends mythology with contemporary coming-of-age stories. His work has introduced generations of readers to Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology through accessible, engaging narratives.
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Books by Rick Riordan
The Lightning Thief
2020
The Sea of Monsters
2007
The Last Olympian
2011
The Battle of the Labyrinth
2009
The Titan's Curse
2007