Eliza

“But I grew up not knowing the difference between a bearable life and an unbearable life, and by the time I discovered there was such a thing, it was too late.”
― Frances Cha, If I Had Your Face

“Sucking his admiration like marrow from the veal bones she used to enjoy with parsley and salt.”
― Mona Awad, Rouge

“When she thought of that long night, it was like remembering an extraordinarily tough match where she’d prevailed. Except there was no trophy or applause. The only recognition you got for surviving a night like that came from other mothers. Only they understood the epic nature of your trivial achievements.”
― Liane Moriarty, Apples Never Fall

“I feel ugly, like I’m a bad person, and yet I’d like to be loved.”
― Elena Ferrante, The Lying Life of Adults