Raquel

“She wasn't made for this life. Every move had been a mistake, every decision a disaster, every day a retreat from who she'd imagined she'd be.”
― Matt Haig, The Midnight Library

“Do you ever think 'how did I end up here?' Like you are in a maze and totally lost and it's all your fault because you were the one who made every turn? And you know that there are many routes that could have helped you out, because you hear all the people on the outside of the maze who made it through, and they are laughing and smiling. And sometimes you get a glimpse of them through the hedge. A fleeting shape through the leaves. And they seem so damn happy to have made it and you don't resent them, but you do resent yourself for not having their ability to work it all out.”
― Matt Haig, The Midnight Library / Sh**ged. Married. Annoyed.

“Because once you have an anchor, they become a part of your soul. Your very existence. They know your thoughts. They feel what you feel. They are the only ones who completely and fully understand you. Most would die rather than give that up.”
― R.F. Kuang, The Dragon Republic

“I thought I saw you earlier - but I feared I had dreamed you up from wishing too greatly.”
― Rachel Gillig, One Dark Window