Tasha

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

“But, Papa, the endings are the best part. Sometimes, sweetheart. But other times, the beginnings are.”
― Lynette Noni, The Prison Healer

“You’ll never forget them, not even after years. But one day, you’ll go a whole minute without feeling the pain. Then an hour. A day. That’s all you can ask for, really.”
― Sabaa Tahir, An Ember in the Ashes

“So you’re right, you don’t need me fighting your battles.” He moved a step closer, his tone husky as he finished, “But . . . if you’ll let me, I’d like to be standing beside you as you fight them.”
― Lynette Noni, The Prison Healer