That’s all I’d ever been. A thing to be used at the convenience of others, or a risk to be mitigated. Not a force in her own right. Fuck that.
“Cassian leaned to whisper in her ear, “The first time I saw that look on your face, you were still human. Still human, and I nearly went to my knees before you.”
― A Court of Silver Flames
― A Court of Silver Flames
“All these years, they’ve been like two little plants sharing the same plot of soil, growing around one another, contorting to make room, taking certain unlikely positions.”
― Normal People
― Normal People
“For it was music between their souls. Always had been. And his voice was her favorite melody.”
― A Court of Silver Flames
― A Court of Silver Flames
“Falling's the part that takes your breath away. It's the part when you can't believe the person standing in front of you both exists and happened to wander into your path. It's supposed to make you feel lucky to be alive, exactly when and where you are.”
― Beach Read
― Beach Read
Madeline’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Madeline’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Polls voted on by Madeline
Lists liked by Madeline


















