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‘...She hesitates, then says what’s been in her mind for months now, unspoken. She doesn’t think she’ll have another chance to say it. “I wish you could love me anyway, even though I’m bad.”

She thinks of Schaffa as she says this, though. Schaffa, who loves her no matter what, as a father should.’

Damn

“First, the invaders have realized they are trapped between the insect-infested surface and their enemies...”

These damn bugs 🪲🪲🪲🪲

“When you hear shouts again, you close your eyes and think about ignoring them. It’s the high-pitched screams of children that drag you out of this complete failure of empathy....”

Relatable

‘She grimaces, her jaw tightening. “You know how you people kill.”’

What do you mean “you people”? Lmao

‘“It’s okay, Daddy,” Nassun makes herself say. It is a terrible thing that Nassun is beautiful and strong like her mother, but love always comes bound in terrible things. “I miss her, too.” Because she does, in spite of everything.

Jija stiffens slightly, and a muscle along the curve of his jaw flexes a little. “I don’t miss her, sweetening.”’

👁️👄👁️

‘“Hello, Guardian.” She is always polite to Nida and Umber. Just because they want to kill her is no reason to forget her manners.’

👁️👄👁️

“For a moment you’re stymied by the lack of a lower jaw, and then you think fuck it and shove one of the stones from the bundle directly into the ragged hole of Hoa’s throat.”

👁️👄👁️

Too many dismembered arms in this book

“It’s a stereotype that Strongbacks are all muscle and no brain, but a few of them fit that description more than they should.”

Damn Essun chill 💀

‘“...They respected hard work and adapting under pressure, like us.”

“Doesn’t everyone?” Except Tonkee.

“Some.” She doesn’t take the obvious bait.’

Damn lmao