Jackie's Bookbytes

“It was like Santa’s workshop had exploded in the cabin. There were garlands, paper chains, even a giant tree in the corner. Jenna shuddered. It was her worst nightmare come to life. After being fully immersed in Christmas for the past 1,825 days—”
― C.J. Hunt, Silver Bells

“I have become the monster of monsters, he thought as he watched it all burn. The butcher of lions. The executioner of eagles. Then,”
― Neal Shusterman, Scythe

“So Sara, what was your favourite thing that Santa brought you?” Lucas was passing the mashed potatoes down the table, and Isaac almost missed the one-word answer. “Jenna.” Everyone stopped talking. Well, that was interesting. Isaac looked unsure where her comment was headed. “Do you mean you asked Santa for Jenna to stay through the holidays?” “No, I asked Santa to make Jenna sleep in your bed.”
― C.J. Hunt, Silver Bells

“Outside the rain finally began to fall, surging in fits and starts. “I love the way it rains here,” he told her. “It reminds me that some forces of nature can never be entirely subdued. They are eternal, which is a far better thing to be than immortal.”
― Neal Shusterman, Scythe