“There was a basket at her feet. She reached into it and lifted out the head of a young woman, a marquise. She wore Bourbon white to her death, but wears the tricolor now - white cheeks, blue lips, red dripping from her neck. Long live the revolution.”
This book delves into the transformative power of revolution, examining its impact on individuals and communities amidst the backdrop of significant historical events. more
Jennifer Donnelly is an American author known for her historical novels and young adult literature. Her works are renowned for their rich historical background and profound emotional descriptions, which have won her a wide following among readers. more
“This is my social face,” he said lightly. “Don’t confuse it with the animal beneath.”
“Ying-ying, you have tiger eyes. They gather fire in the day. At night they shine golden.”
“My major vice is sarcasm with a side of caffeine addiction.”
“When what you want is a relationship, and not a person, get a dog.”