Eloise Hampson

“He doesn’t know how to be angry with me, either. We are like damp wood that won’t light.”
― Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles

“But this universe is the only one that matters, and I have one last question for you: I didn't get our history wrong, did I?”
― Adam Silvera, History Is All You Left Me

“Name one hero who was happy."
"You can't." He was sitting up now, leaning forward.
"I can't."
"I know. They never let you be famous AND happy." He lifted an eyebrow. "I'll tell you a secret."
"Tell me." I loved it when he was like this.
"I'm going to be the first." He took my palm and held it to his. "Swear it."
"Why me?"
"Because you're the reason. Swear it."
"I swear it”
― Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles

“That would imply we give our hearts away willingly, and I am not sure that is the case.”
― Marissa Meyer, Heartless