The Book of G Quotes

“I want to scold her for being so cheeky for someone who’d be dead if it weren’t for me, but since I’m a goddamn mute, that’s not an option.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“Thank you. We’ll head there now.” Charlie leads me around the fountain, the men there eying me warily. I don’t know why they’re worried. Apparently, I’m an addled, mutilated mute.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“You only wish you knew all the ways I can use this mouth. And it doesn’t have to be just on rich matrons.” I stare down at her. She shoves the mask into my hands. “Your come-ons stink almost as bad as your armpits. Almost.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“Even though I don’t know who the fuck I am, I know I’m more interested in survival than being a hero.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“Her gaze lifts to the town. “Will they help us?” I hunch down so I can rest my chin on her shoulder. “Maybe if you show them that perfect pair of ti—oomph!” I grunt as she kicks me. “You’re so good at foreplay.” I grin.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“I hold my hand out to Charlie. “This is a terrible idea.” I take her hand, then grab her waist and lift her onto the horse, my ribs aching. “You always say that.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“You’re so concerned.” I step closer to her. “I guess you don’t really think I’m the worst after all?” “Did you hear the part where I called you stupid?” She glares up at me.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“All that talk about fairies and boggies. You really think there are dangerous monsters everywhere.” She looks at me pointedly. “And you don’t?” I shrug. “Now that we have a bow and an axe, I’m not worried.” “Well, you know what they say, ‘ignorance is bliss.’” She grins, her face looking even more youthful.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“So, ah, where are you from?” I ask. She guffaws. “It’s too late now. Just enjoy the scenery. Sheesh.” Then she grabs my hands and puts them on her hips, the same way we rode before I knew she was a woman. But this time, my heart seems to kick up its pace, and when I lean closer and inhale, I once again catch the scent of ripe berries and sweetness. That’s when I realize she isn’t a pie addict, after all. She’s Charlie.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“I let the insults roll off, because I notice the word ‘liar’ wasn’t included. I puff my chest with my own superiority. It feels right.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“I settle myself more in the saddle, and that’s when I become aware of how close we are. We’re touching. My hips are pressing against her ass. Before, I didn’t care. In fact, sometimes I’d lean against her as obnoxiously as I could, just for a little fun. But now. Now I’m keenly aware that this isn’t Charles, it’s not-Charles, and not-Charles has the most perfect set of tits I’ve ever seen. Her hips are rounded, and so is her ass. And her waist is warm and soft. So where do I put my hands? “Stop,” she snaps. “What?” “You’re being weird.” “I’m being weird? I didn’t even say anything, and I’m not the liar of the two of us.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“What king? Who’s she talking about?” “Drop it, G.” Charles says, her words tight. “More secrets.” I sit back and cross my arms over my chest. “Typical. Fine.” I stare daggers at her beautiful hair.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“Ah fuck.” I stand straight and look over my shoulder. “Can we go now, not-Charles?” “You take care, little one.” She kisses the waif’s forehead and stands. Charles’s ass rounds out her pants nicely. How had I never noticed that before?”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“I glare up at her. “You aren’t going to mention all the lies?” She shrugs. “There’s nothing to talk about. You know the truth.” Color rises in her cheeks. “Your ‘truths’ practically poked me in the eyeballs.” I take a fraction of satisfaction when her cheeks turn even redder. She”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“Then it dawns on me—all the times I took a piss along the road. Charles kept going behind a tree, but I thought it was because he was intimidated, what with having a boy-sized penis and all.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“Tits.” I cradle my head in my hands as I sit beside Shazza’s fire while she dabs some stinking ointment onto my burns. “This whole time. For months, he’s had tits! Nice ones, too.” Shazza laughs, the sound coarse though her touch is gentle. “I think she’s had them for longer than that.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“My mouth falls open, my breath stilling in my chest. “Are those … Why does Charles have tits?”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“I feel an itch at the back of my mind, a sense that Charles is full of shit.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“I can’t tell if I’m being insulted, but with Charles, I have to assume I am.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“She pats Charles on the head. “Safe travels. Don’t be afraid. Your future is waiting.” “What about my future?” I ask. “Your future?” She shrugs and steps back. “I suppose it depends on your choices. Make better ones.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“Was I asleep? I can’t tell waking from dreaming. Both are a nightmare.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“He looks like he’d keel over if he tried to stand,” says Charles, the stable boy, who comes by on a too-frequent basis to comment on my appearance and how I’m taking up bed space.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G

“I’m afraid I’d leave you unsatisfied, Madame.” Charlie shakes her head. “You then?” The widow asks me. “You’re so big. It only makes sense that—” “He’s a eunuch.” Charlie cuts in. “Lovely singing voice. Like an angel, truly.”
― Lily Archer, The Book of G