"The Internet can be many things, of
course. Too often it's a cesspool of
distraction, a place where we indulge
in the modern sport of snark and
schadenfreude, building the case for
our own bigotries, where we mock
and thereby dismiss the suffering of
others."

"Make them work for it. Punch someone if you have to."

I can honestly say this is the best dystopian novel that I've read so far. No instalove, actual fighting, and an accurate portrayal of a controlled nation under a dictator.

I can't believe I waited so long to start this! But I'm also really glad because that means I don't have to wait for the sequel. *snickering*

I finally got my hands on this, thanks to a club member! Unfortunately, I also accidentally left it at work. 😓

"Maybe the essence of each flower's meaning really was contained somewhere within its sturdy stem, its soft gathering of petals."

A singsong story on loves lost and found. Slightly slow paced, but recommend it for those who love flowery writing and a light read. TW for sexual assault.

"Which only goes to show, some sacrifices aren't worth the cost. Even, or perhaps most especially, those made out of love."