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“You didn’t do anything wrong. Boys will be boys. You just acted on your natural instincts. The thing is, Son, women are inherently weak. It’s a man’s job to lead. The faster she gets it through her skull, the better.”

*internally screaming*

“Little does she know, there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for her.
Except let her go.”

“Rhordyn’s gaze grabs me from across the empty space, and there’s violence in his eyes.
Cold, merciless violence.
He asked for this. He wanted effort.”

“I’m not too prideful to steal another man’s treasure, Orlaith.””

UGH 😩

“I’m in love with a man who’ll never be mine - who’s unavailable in every way, shape, and form - and I’m certain it’s going to ruin me.”

“Mates, Orlaith, are a fairy tale. A tragedy painted with the pretty face of a happily ever after, but at its core, it’s still a fucking tragedy.”

“Thank god for girlfriends. In this crazy, chaotic, divided world that was run by men, you could count on the women.”

“You can’t love someone out of addiction, all the oceans are the tears of those who have tried. We’re not allowed to die for our children, the universe won’t let us, because then there wouldn’t be any mothers left.”

I will never understand how Fredrik Backman writes the way he does - in the best way. Every single line rips your heart out and makes you think. His writing is immaculate. I didn’t think it could get bettter than Beartown but this book is quickly approaching.