Melissa

“Politics is not about justice. It's about the settling of personal vendettas under a thin veneer of civilization. All politics is personal.”
― Cinda Williams Chima, The Crimson Crown

“One bright day in the middle of the night, two dead boys got up to fight. They drew their swords and shot each other. A deaf police man heard the noise, and ran to save the two dead boys. And if you don't believe it's true, ask the blind man, he saw it too.”
― Cinda Williams Chima, The Enchanter Heir

“We don't speak of it, or react to it. Paralyzed in a reality of uncertainty and madness,this is where we are.”
― Danielle Rohr, Water Falls Down

“You…you are so beautiful.” I stood slowly, my eyes following the slight flush down her neck. I grinned. “You’re really beautiful when you blush.”
She ducked her head, but I caught her chin, forcing her eyes back to mine. “Seriously,” I told her. “Absolutely beautiful.”
The tender, almost shy smile appeared again. “Flattery will totally get you everywhere right now.”
I chuckled. “Good to know, because I’m planning on going everywhere—and taking the scenic route.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, Origin