“I try not to look obvious as I wait for Mom’s answer. I feel as if I am on the edge of a knife, my feet being sliced by the blade, teetering toward one side or the other. “Oh, of course!” Mom exclaims, her voice trilling with laughter. “How could I have forgotten?” And now I know. Really know. This woman is not my mother. I don’t know who she is, but I know absolutely who she is not.”
Browse quotes and source details for this work. more
Beth Revis, born on October 3, 1981, is an accomplished science fiction author from the United States. Her works are known for their unique perspective and profound exploration of themes, earning her a dedicated fan base. more
“You can deceive yourself with truth too. That's an even more dangerous dream.”
“Stories are just lies made to look like truth.”
“Is cruelty still cruel if it is necessary? Is cruelty still cruel if it is part of a lie?”
“These are the things you don’t say, even to someone you love.”