10 favorite first lines

1. “it's a weirdly subtle conversation. i almost don't notice i'm being blackmailed.”

— simon vs the homo sapiens agenda by becky albertalli

2. “by the time alex managed to get the blood out of her good wool coat, it was too warm to wear it.”

— ninth house by leigh bardugo

3. “watch your step. keep your wits about you; you will need them. this city i am bringing you to is vast and intricate, and you have not been here before.”

— the crimson petal and the white by michel faber

4. “i didn't mean to ...