“I love her bare legs from a distance. When she's standing by a pool. When she's facing the water, thinking. Her legs are white as watermelon rind, veined blue from cold. There's that 'H' shape behind her knees. The H trembles softly with the swimming-water cold.”
This book is a poignant exploration of the complexities of human emotions, focusing on the transformative power of dreams and the enduring nature of love. The protagonist's vivid dreams of Amelia serve as a catalyst for introspection and self-discovery, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. more
Jaclyn Moriarty is an Australian novelist born in 1968. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and rich imagination, covering a variety of literary genres, including fantasy, mystery, and young adult literature. Moriarty's books are beloved by readers and have won multiple Australian literary awards. more
“The Kingdom of Heaven is not a place, but a state of mind.”
“When the light returns to its source, it takes nothing of what it has illuminated.”
“We are only what we know, and I wished to be so much more than I was, sorely.”
“But even though there were plenty of teeth in the grin, there was no heart.”