Jacqueline

“I saw it in her expression. Her eyes softened as she focused on me like we were old friends or past lovers. Familiarity danced around us. And here I am, intrigued, almost consumed by her.”
― Lyra Parish, Fall I Want

“The truth was, the only real thing I wanted from Adrian now had nothing to do with tacos and everything to do with his feelings for me.”
― Annette Chavez Macias, Big Chicas Don't Cry

“Ah-Ma gave me a small smile and then stared off into space. “At first, I only wrote down the foods that I knew Yili loved. But as time went on and the years passed, I started to add dishes that she hadn’t tried yet but that I thought she would like.” She looked down and flipped a few pages. “I was sure she would come back one day, and I wanted to be able to make her everything she’d missed.”
― Lyn Liao Butler, The Fourth Daughter

“The more time we spent together, the more captivated I found myself. Enthralled by your strength and sense of self. Enamored by the way you push me, tease me, challenge me, and make me laugh. I hear music in my head again, and it’s all because of you. I’m writing again, because you helped me be comfortable with the real me. And for that, I am eternally grateful.”
― Priscilla Oliveras, Kiss Me, Catalina