Even things that aren't broken can be fixed.

It's best to let her go," he says. No, no, that's wrong. It's never right to give up on someone.

Humans are the absolute worst thing to happen to this planet.

Words like 'unputdownable' and 'irresistible' are simply not enough for Cat Winters's In the Shadow of Blackbirds. Days after finishing this story, it remains the first thought I have in the morning, and the thing that haunts me until I sleep.

I start trying to stay unconscious. The problem with this is that no amount of willpower can change the reality.

What have you done? What have you given up?' So many things, Cecily. More than you know.

So how long do you think it’ll be?” he says. “Before the next hurricane comes along to take you home.” “Can I tell you my biggest fear?” I say. “Yes. Tell me.” “That it will be a very windless four years.