Sammy Lockrem

“The fading scent of roses would make me brace. Make me hyperaware of her comings and goings. Make me try harder to be less of a burden so maybe she wouldn’t feel the need to put me down again and go. Do well in school. Do my own laundry. Make my own food. Don’t ask for anything. Don’t need anything. Clean up after myself. Then after her. Be helpful. Be invisible. Be small.”
― Abby Jimenez, Just for the Summer

“Step aside, Silver One,” a deep, gruff, definitely male voice orders.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Fourth Wing

“As for adults, the more we grow, the more we seem to hide ourselves, our emotions—and it’s considered an act of maturity. Seems to me it’s more of an act of cowardice. The truly brave are those who can love and live with the fearless heart of a child.”
― Kate Stewart, The Plight Before Christmas

“What the hell is a butterscotch latte?” she wondered out loud. And was it as carby as it sounded?”
― Lucy Score, The Christmas Fix