But that’s the kicker with unrequited love, right? It’s so much harder to get over because all the would’ve, could’ve, and should’ve-beens.
“His home is wherever I am. He’s known it since the day he followed me into my house in the fourth grade—like a lost little duck. And he’s been mine ever since.”
― Crossing Arizona
― Crossing Arizona
“He looks at me and smiles, tiny dimples popping on his cheeks. Even when I first met him, I thought he was handsome. But when he smiles and it's aimed at me? Breathtaking.”
― That One Moment
― That One Moment
“Step one in Brad’s Guide to Finding Himself and Falling in Love: Make a new friend. Nailed it.”
― 10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love
― 10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love
“This can be like neutral ground or something. A fake place. Like…Delaware.”
― Finding Delaware
― Finding Delaware
“Grief is a monster that hangs on your shoulders until you’re too weak to fight it.”
― That One Moment
― That One Moment
Vanessa’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Vanessa’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Favorite Genres
Ebooks, Fantasy, Fiction, Gay and Lesbian, Humor and Comedy, Manga, Philosophy, Poetry, Romance, Sports, Travel, and Young-adult
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