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The Emily of New Moon books by Lucy Maud Montgomery are not as well-liked by fans as the Anne of Green Gables books. I’ve heard complaints that Emily Byrd Starr is a Mary Sue. She’s prettier than Anne Shirley, and she has occasional psychic powers (she’s not reliably psychic, her powers only kick in when something important is happening). I admit these are probably valid reasons to consider her a Mary Sue, but I’ve always liked the books anyway. Haven’t re-read them in years, but my favourite part of the whole trilogy happens partway through the second book, Emily Climbs. Vague spoilers for the first book, Emily of New Moon and the second book. No spoilers for the third book, Emily’s Quest.

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