Melissa

“And perhaps some other later girl, leafing through her father's library, would come across a footnote in an academic journal and read the name 'Faith Sunderly.' Faith? she would think. That is a female name. A woman did this. If that is so...then so can I. And the little fire of hope, self-belief and determination would pass to another heart.”
― Frances Hardinge

“Dedication

For everyone who knows there was enough room for Leonardo DiCaprio on that door.

And for England. We’re really sorry for what we’re about to do to your history.”
― Cynthia Hand

“Here's the thing about being alone.
You're not.
You have your demons with you.”
― Karina Halle, Bold Tricks

“I would do my damn best to be more happy than not.”
― Adam Silvera, More Happy Than Not