The Unkindest Tide (October Daye, #13)

by Seanan McGuire

Sadly, knowing where trauma comes from doesn’t magically heal it.

“I can’t stand them.” She smoothed her dress with the heels of her hands, not looking up as she continued, “I haven’t been able to since my own went and died on me. So many children in the world, and not one of them is mine. It’s not fair.”

Luna. Haley...

“They should offer the man in shops to inspire our husbands to be better.”