“I was surrounded by hundreds of drowned children, heads in the water, their little feet in the air. All the little duckies, with their heads in the water Heads in the water. It was my punishment. Honor lost. Everything lost. Shame is a hunter. My shame was all around me now.”
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Ruta Sepetys is an American author known for her historical novels. Her works often focus on historical events and figures, particularly those that have been overlooked or forgotten. Born in November 1967, she embarked on her writing career with a passion for history and a pursuit of literary creation. more
“He smells so damn good. Like my favorite song.”
“Love it will not betray you, dismay or enslave you. It will set your free.”
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“You can still experience the splendour of life, even after a closed-door encounter.”