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An opening line may be effective because it's lyrical & mysterious, because it wets our appetite, leaving us wanting more...

"Staring at the sky in Bharata was like exchanging a secret."
-The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi

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Opening lines can be memorable by being intriguing, enticing us to keep reading...

"Some people are born under a lucky star, while others have their misfortune telegraphed by the position of the planets."
-Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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