Quotes from Richelle Mead, Bloodlines

I went to bed feeling melancholy, wishing I could havepoured out all my fears and insecurities to my mom. Wasn'tthat what normal mothers and daughters did?

I used to think you were weak and just didn't fight back ... but now, honestly, I think you're actually pretty tough. It takes a hell of a lot of strength to not complain and lash out.