“Oh my gosh, he smells good, like some exotic but comforting spice, nutmeg or cardamom. Slowly Damian lowers his head to mine and I think my chest might explode, my heart is tap-dancing so quickly. He's going to kiss me. I've imagined this and now it's really happening, I am like a block of wood. I can't move. I can't breathe. I close my eyes as the lightest feather of a breath , then lips, brushing over my lips. His breath is sweet and the taste of coffee barely lingers in his mouth. I feel as though my whole body has turned to liquid, into a river of millions of droplets, rushing apart and then back together. "You have the softest lips," he whispers as he pulls back to look at me. "So do you," I murmur. Oh, was that a stupid thing to say? I turn my face into his jacket and breathe in his scent.”
Quote by Lisa Ann Sandell
Work
A Map of the Known World
In A Map of the Known World, readers are taken on a journey through the 15th and 16th centuries, witnessing the rise of European exploration and the subsequent changes in the understanding of the world. The novel focuses on the challenges faced by cartographers and explorers, the political and religious tensions of the time, and the impact of their discoveries on the known world. The story is rich in historical detail and offers a vivid portrayal of the era's cultural and scientific advancements. more
Author
Lisa Ann Sandell
Lisa Ann Sandell is an American author born in 1977. Her works span across young adult literature and adult fiction, known for their deep emotional insights and rich imagination. more
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