McKenzie

“we’re given the gift of life with the consequence of death. I think it’d be a mistake to focus on the consequence instead of the gift.” That”
― Abby Fabiaschi, I Liked My Life

“Some say the Queen was frightened in her last moments. But I like to think that she was angry.”
― Claire Legrand, Furyborn

“All the beauty of the stars means nothing when life here on earth is so ugly.”
― Sabaa Tahir, An Ember in the Ashes

“What are you smiling at?”

I whirled, peering into the gloom. The Darkling’s voice seemed to float out of the shadows. He walked down to the stream, crouching on the bank to splash water on his face and through his dark hair.

“Well?” he asked, looking up at me.

“Myself,” I admitted.

“Are you that funny?”

“I’m hilarious.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone