The Invasion of the Tearling (The Queen of the Tearling #2)

by Erika Johansen

The dam in Kelsea’s mind shuddered, its foundations weakening. “Do you honestly not know the right thing to do, General, or do you just pretend not to know because it’s easier that way?”

Replace "General" with "conservatives."

“Do you really believe that the Tear army can hold the border?” “Of course I do, Majesty. To believe otherwise is treasonous.” Kelsea clamped her teeth down on the inside of her cheek, unable to believe the cognitive dissonance implied in such a statement.

So relatable. It's cute to believe in the impossible to show faith, but stupid to ignore the truth, even if the truth is scary or proves you wrong.