The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1)

by Becky Chambers

The price of a fresh start was having no one to fall back on.

“Listen, when you’re talking about lions, it doesn’t matter if they’re literally everywhere,” Kizzy said. “Knowing that there are a few lions that might be around is bad enough.”

You found something dark within your own house, and you are wondering how much of it has rubbed off on you.”

Elders don’t shift around as much. They’re more stable. And most importantly, they’ve got life experience. They’re wise. They know things.” She smirked. “I’ll never understand how the rest of you expect brand new adults to be able to teach kids how to be people.”

Ohan shut his eyes tight.

Their eyes.

“That’s different, Ashby, you know that’s—”

Sorry, how is it different?