Maddy

“If he was what it felt like to be lost to the darkness, she never wanted to be found again”
― Hafsah Faizal, We Hunt the Flame

“I’ll be here in the morning,” he said, something warm and damp touching my forehead so lightly and quickly, I thought I might have imagined it.”
― Mariana Zapata, From Lukov with Love

“Why do you want my copy of Pride and Prejudice?” she answered as soon as I called her back. “I want to borrow it.” She snorted. “Why?” “I’m curious about it.” I pictured Hannah’s eyes lighting up, talking about it. There must have been something good in that book.”
― Stephanie Archer, The Wrong Mr. Right

“I don’t know if I’ve ever felt as self-conscious as I do in this moment. It’s as if I’m all too aware of the area I’m occupying, with other bodies swarming around me. It’s as if I need to apologize for existing in this space. For being the size I am. For not being small enough to squeeze past the crowd without bothering anyone.”
― Liz Tomforde, Mile High