Mislaid in Parts Half-Known (Wayward Children, #9)

by Seanan McGuire

Make like Eurydice, and don’t look back.”

“You’re joking. That’s not a solution. That’s a comedy routine.”

“I am going to punch Michael Crichton in the mouth so hard,” said Sumi, voice awed. “He’s dead,” said Cora. “Just means he won’t fight back.”

“I don’t think we get second chances with our own injuries,” said Sumi. “All we can really do is try to clean up all the broken glass before someone else gets there.”