The Relentless Moon (Lady Astronaut Universe #3)

by Mary Robinette Kowal

Every word Nathaniel sent to Elma was true. It’s amazing how many lies one can tell with the truth.

I have so much practice at smothering rage that I could let the wave of heat wash over me without driving the clipboard into his forehead. But only just.

Marlowe had a chair at the dining table and would watch us over the edge. We never gave him food from the table, but he liked to participate.

Trust was earned by actions. Kenneth always said that our collective actions meant there were centuries of work to be done to prove ourselves trustworthy.