Catherine Bakewell > Quotes

“Magic reflects what’s in our hearts. Every teacher’s said so. It’s this force inside of you that harnesses your emotions.”
― Catherine Bakewell, Flowerheart

“Sometimes, I feel like I'm just ... flesh and bone and fear." -Xavier”
― Catherine Bakewell, Flowerheart

“The goal was not to subdue one's anger or shame, but rather to embrace it. Control was not the objective; freedom was. (Chapter 16, page 220)”
― Catherine Bakewell, Flowerheart

“And they were all a part of me. All of these feelings were taking up residence in me, living in me, but not controlling me. I controlled them. I controlled the magic inside me.”
― Catherine Bakewell, Flowerheart

“Am I obliged to bare every part of my soul to you?"

"Such secrets make me think ill of you."
"The truth would make you think worse."

"I-I figured that since I couldn't add on to my own house, I may as well add to yours.”
― Catherine Bakewell, Flowerheart

“For her, I would gladly let myself turn to ash.”
― Catherine Bakewell, Where Shadows Bloom

“This is the kind of love poets write about....My heart was learning a new rhythm, I am in love with her.”
― Catherine Bakewell, Where Shadows Bloom

“Darkness awaits us in a day’s time, And I will follow her within.”
― Catherine Bakewell, Where Shadows Bloom: A Devastating and Hopeful Young Adult Sapphic Romantasy

“Lies were wrapped in soft, beautiful cloaks. The truth was cold and harsh.”
― Catherine Bakewell, Where Shadows Bloom: A Devastating and Hopeful Young Adult Sapphic Romantasy

“I cradled her face between my hands, my thumbs brushing her soft, warm cheeks. "I want to look at you for a thousand years," I said, my voice pinched. A grin spread across her normally solemn face. "Then I will live a thousand years for you.”
― Catherine Bakewell, Where Shadows Bloom

“I loved her in the darkness, when the warmth of her body and the sweet push and pull of her breath was the entirety of my world.”
― Catherine Bakewell, Where Shadows Bloom