The Unkindest Tide (October Daye, #13)

by Seanan McGuire

“Foolishness and bravery look a lot alike if you’re not paying close enough attention,”

“There’s no one in this world you can trust all the time. Not even the people you love, not even the people who love you.”

question.” “I’m the motherfucking sea witch. I don’t have to answer your question.” The child’s eyes widened. “You said a swear.” “Again, sea witch. I’m allowed.”

“Hickory dickory dock, the mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck ten, the mouse didn’t care because rodents have no sense of time, hickory dickory dock.”

“You’re cute when you’re murderous,” I said. “That explains why you think he’s cute all the time,” muttered Quentin.

“A drink a day keeps the crushing weight of the universe away,” said Liz, with something that actually resembled good cheer.