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“Everyone keeps telling
little lies, and that’s how the mirage is created. That’s why it’s beautiful—because it’s a momentary make-believe world.”
― Sayaka Murata, Life Ceremony

“Sweet Jude, you’re my dearest punishment”
― Holly Black, The Wicked King

“If Alex could have told Darlington anything, it would have been, Come back. She would have said it in English and Spanish. She would have used the imperative.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Ninth House

“What do you want?" Belbalm had asked her. Safety, comfort, to feel unafraid. I want to live to grow old, Alex thought as she pulled the curtains closed. I want to sit on my porch and drink foul-smelling tea and yell at passersby. I want to survive this world that keeps trying to destroy me.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Ninth House