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A Vision in Smoke

Book by Allyson S. Barkley · 7 quotes · Fantasy, Grief And Loss, Friendship

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“An officer had stepped forward on the other ship, and though it was difficult to hear his words from their distant position, Ari could sense that he was making some kind of demand. She watched Margeaux’s shoulders shift. Was she tensing in fear? Preparing for combat? The captain tilted her head to the side and Ari saw her lips curl, flashing bright white teeth. She was laughing.”

Action Power Fantasy Feminism Battle

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“She had long since learned that the world would be no good to her unless she made herself as threatening as possible. Those perceived to be weak were always punished.”

Power Fantasy Feminism Trauma Thought Provoking

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“I fought back in my own way. But I think all of you know what it’s like to settle into a different skin for a time, to let people see what they wish to see while it is convenient.”

Power Fantasy Feminism Deception

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“You dare offend us when you need our help?” It was Louana again, her gaze turned bitter. “You aren’t offended,” Margeaux replied. “You’re putting on a show in hopes of tricking me into submission.” She gave them a well-practiced smile, flashing her teeth wide, letting the delight touch every corner of her face except her eyes. Never her eyes. “And I don’t need your help.”

War Power Fantasy Feminism Confidence

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“And women who came from the sea could do anything and be anything. They felt the ceaselessness of the tides, knew the crash of the waves, and understood the power of the storms. They carried on because the ocean was infinite, an eternity of pain and wind and sun and hope and beautiful, sparkling horizon. She could tell them about the tiny shack on the outskirts of Aguela, the sound of the waves against her mother’s fishing boat, or the scrape of a good knife against her enemy’s blade under open skies. But none of that meant freedom and power. None of that would the mermaids understand. “These waters that you call home,” she said. “They are my home, too. And it’s about damn time for the tide to rise.”

Freedom Power Fantasy Feminism Ocean

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“He had been so wrong that day, when he’d asked her why she hid. She had laughed because she knew it was not insignificance that forced her to disappear; it was power.”

Power Fantasy Magic Feminism

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“The only creatures that powerful women worship are other powerful women. It’s a law of nature. You, my darling, are just like all the rest.”

Nature Power Fantasy Feminism Identity

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