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read in September 2019
maté said:
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»Because he knew we’d never rebel on our own, so he gave us no choice.«![]()
I give this book all of the stars ... and even more.
Short summary:
▪️Super intelligent and gorgeous world-building and magic system.
▪️Multi dimensional, humorous, loveable and re ...more "
A tendency toward obsession was hardwired into his brain and would likely be his undoing if he couldn’t learn to outsmart it.
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“Nothing touches me more than cracks in the armor and the person who reveals them.”
― Lie With Me
― Lie With Me
“In the hypermasculine atmosphere of war, they were not overly concerned with manliness.”
― In Memoriam
― In Memoriam
“I just wanted to write to tell you that I have been happy during these months together, that I have never been so happy, and that I already know I will never be so happy again.”
― Lie With Me
― Lie With Me
“Gaunt paused in the doorway, a peculiar, fond smile on his lips. The same expression he used to get in school when Ellwood recited poetry to people who wished he wouldn’t; the same expression he had had on Divisional Rest in Loos, when Ellwood touched him more than was appropriate. It hadn’t ever changed. Gaunt had always looked at him like that, as if Ellwood’s flaws were qualities.”
― In Memoriam
― In Memoriam
“Do you believe in magic?” he asked. Ellwood paused for a while, so long that if he had been anyone else, Gaunt might have repeated the question.
“I believe in beauty,” said Ellwood, finally.
“Yes,” said Gaunt, fervently. “Me too.” He wondered what it was like to be someone like Ellwood, who contributed to the beauty of a place, rather than blighting it.”
― In Memoriam
“I believe in beauty,” said Ellwood, finally.
“Yes,” said Gaunt, fervently. “Me too.” He wondered what it was like to be someone like Ellwood, who contributed to the beauty of a place, rather than blighting it.”
― In Memoriam
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