You list the dead. You tell the stories of the past. You write about the catastrophes and the massacres. What about the living, Finnikin? Who honors them?
Melina MarchettaIf I did something to hurt Frankie and she said that I was never getting near her heart again, Iโd spent the rest of my life trying anyway. Thatโs the difference between you and me, Tom. Iโd go back to the moment it all fell apart and Iโd start there.
Melina MarchettaThis is the best night of my life," Raffy says, crying. "Raffy, half our House has burnt down," I say wearily. "We don't have a kitchen." "Why do you always have to be so pessimistic?" she asks. "We can double up in our rooms and have a barbecue every night like the Cadets." Silently I vow to keep Raffy around for the rest of my life.
Melina MarchettaI'm scared to die," I whispered as Michael walked in. "He was scared to live," he said kissing my forehead.
Melina Marchetta