“Sunset, at least, took its time, nice and lazy. She liked the colors of it, and the way that no one could own the sun. It couldn't be compelled, couldn't be roped. You could yell at it all day long, threaten and plead and cuss, and the sun would not budge a goddamn inch. It was what it was, and it took its damn time about it” NatureStrengthWomen Empowerment Book:Wake of Vultures Source: Wake of Vultures
“You don't seem bad... But I reckon most bad things don't think they're bad” CharacterWisdomEvil Book:Wake of Vultures Source: Wake of Vultures
“So not every person fits into the little rooms we build to hold them. There are infinite combinations of human and inhuman, male and female, brown and white.” Diversity Book:Wake of Vultures Source: Wake of Vultures
“Because a shadow was a thing that defined itself, and Nettie didn't have to fit anyone else's shape.” Self EsteemDiversity Book:Wake of Vultures Source: Wake of Vultures
“Because I do what I want. I might like wearing a dress, but I don't wear it for them. It's for me. Because I like the feel of it. And I'll not have them taking anything from me that I'm not willing to give” Women EmpowermentWomen S RightsHarrassment Book:Wake of Vultures Source: Wake of Vultures