“The rain landed on my skin with a barely audible patter and changed the tempo of its repetitive dance, letting the wind change its course and angle. The cold soon seeped through my dress and into my bones. An iris from my garland fell in my lap.” FriendshipFantasyFriendsRainYoung AdultStormComing Of AgeYoung Adult FictionHistorical FictionYoung Adult FantasyVictorianVictorian Era Book:Thorns in the Shadow Source: Thorns in the Shadow
“Making friends is not a big deal. Replacing me with them after talking to them for only one bloody day is a big deal.” FriendshipFantasyFriendsYoung AdultComing Of AgeYoung Adult FictionHistorical FictionYoung Adult FantasyVictorianVictorian Era Book:Thorns in the Shadow Source: Thorns in the Shadow
“The two of us locked up our own little secrets from the real world. We had experienced countless sleepless nights when we would share our fears, our worries, and our passions; when we would gossip about the school and the other girls. We had played too many pranks and snuck out more than enough times to be expelled if the teachers ever found out. We were professionals at the art of being discreet; however, we had never found sneaking out of a residence necessary, especially when the reason was not to play a prank.” FriendshipFantasyFriendsYoung AdultComing Of AgeYoung Adult FictionHistorical FictionYoung Adult FantasyVictorianVictorian Era Book:Thorns in the Shadow Source: Thorns in the Shadow
“There was a sudden flash of lightning which brightly illuminated our faces. I squinted against the harsh light. It was soon followed by the crack of thunder. The strong wind whipped our hair around our faces, and the younger girls squealed as they quickly ran across the grass to get inside the school. Rose and I sat up, smiles on our faces as we listened to the weather’s dangerous melody. The third flash of lightning finally ripped open the sky’s belly. Freezing rain cascaded out, drenching us in a matter of seconds, the flower garlands drooping and lying limp on our matted hair.” FriendshipFantasyFriendsRainYoung AdultStormComing Of AgeYoung Adult FictionHistorical FictionYoung Adult FantasyVictorianVictorian Era Book:Thorns in the Shadow Source: Thorns in the Shadow
“I took my friend’s hand as she helped me up. With our hands still linked and our flower crowns tangled in our hair, we danced, laughing with joy, through the rain and towards the school, the lightning showing us our path with its powerful light.” FriendshipFantasyFriendsRainYoung AdultStormComing Of AgeYoung Adult FictionHistorical FictionLightningYoung Adult FantasyVictorianVictorian Era Book:Thorns in the Shadow Source: Thorns in the Shadow