Rachel

“Things that cannot long be kept secret: death in the family, the loss of a ring, corruption of the spirit, boredom, illicit love. Sickness. Addiction. Pregnancy. Within the pure white wimple of her beekeeping suit, wrapped in buzzing,”
― Catherynne M. Valente, Palimpsest

“The one reality was this: He was home.
How badly he wanted to stay.”
― Maggie Stiefvater, The Dream Thieves

“I am a beautiful thing, shaped for fighting.”
― Maggie Stiefvater, The Dream Thieves

“One moment, she was wearing clothing, and the next moment, she was wearing a bikini. Fifty percent of the world was brown skin and fifty percent was orange nylon. From the Mona Lisa smile on Orla's lips, it was clear she was pleased to finally be allowed to demonstrate her true talents.
A tiny part of Gansey's brain said: You have been staring for too long.
The larger part of his brain said: ORANGE.”
― Maggie Stiefvater, The Dream Thieves