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Long ago, the people of Wasser agreed not to explore the wilderness beyond the river. That land belonged to the Thunders. In exchange, the Thunders would continue to bring rain to Wasser if the people there respected the boundaries and rules. All was well until Lance ventured beyond those boundaries and met Luna, a Little Thunder.<\/p>\n<p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.genzpublishing.org\/shane-wilson\/\">Shane Wilson<\/a> and his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.genzpublishing.org\/product\/the-smoke-in-his-eyes\/\">World of Muses<\/a>, \u201cThe Boy Who Kissed the Rain\u201d is a story of forbidden desire, impossible choices, and parents&#8217; love for their children. 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