Madushi

“And at last Finnikin understood why he had felt so sorrowful and silent these last few days. He knew how to be Finnikin of the Rock to Evanjalin of the Monts. But he had no idea who to be to Queen Isaboe.”
― Melina Marchetta, Finnikin of the Rock

“Her voice echoed and its volume took him by surprise. He walked to the rock’s edge, wanting to listen to it until the last echo disappeared, wanting to capture it in his hands.”
― Melina Marchetta, Finnikin of the Rock

“Finnikin’s head was bent low over the horse and he kicked its flanks hard and Froi had never clutched the body of one who felt so much but it reminded him of the time when he had tried to take Evanjalin in the barn. Both times the touch of their bodies had burned him, but this time something entered his bloodstream. Planted a seed.”
― Melina Marchetta, Finnikin of the Rock

“Because your grief at what you saw in those moments was too much for her to bear. Your pain made her weak. Her pain made you strong. Light and dark. Dark and light.”
― Melina Marchetta, Finnikin of the Rock