Anna Banks

“We both know dad was my parental trash can, the fatherly receptacle on whom I dumped my emotions.”

“I glance at him. He's looking at me, his expression every bit as expectant as I feel. I hate this little game of ours. Maybe because I'm no good at it. He won't tell me more unless I ask. Curiosity is one of my most incurable flaws--and Galen kno”

“Nice shack”

“Q: When did you realize you wanted to be a w”

“I seem to have forgotten my towel," she said, feeling heat everywhere. I'm a fool.He stepped forward, meeting her gaze. "I seem to have forgotten my name," he said, licking his lips. "Maybe we could both get in the shower and you could scream it for me.”

“Basically, everyone thinks--knows--how sweet I am.Emma, you threw my sister through hurricane-proof glass.”

“But pessimism and reality are usually mistaken for each other”

“But are there really good people? Good people, through and through? Or are we all just varying versions of bad people, some trying harder to be good?”

“Morning tide makes a great companion when you don't want to be around people. It soothes and comforts and doesn't ask for anything.”

“Funny how a little sleep, a little makeup, and a lot of contemplating can make you feel like a different person - a stronger version of yourself.”

“I like the idea of feeling small. Sometimes life can seem bigger than you, you know? But knowing you're less than a speck in the whole scheme of things takes the pressure off, sort of.”