Death in the Downline Quotes

“But, hey, chemo did clear my blemishes and I lost a bunch of weight! If only I could bottle this experience and sell it!”
― Maria Abrams, Death in the Downline

“Within the framework of these companies lies an intersectionality between girlboss feminism and hustle culture capitalism.”
― Maria Abrams, Death in the Downline

“But of all the disgusting things I did, targeting you is my biggest regret. Besides making the initial deal with Dixie—the devil herself.”
― Maria Abrams, Death in the Downline

“LuminUS was ingrained in Clearfield. It had invaded and spread like an invasive species, destroying everything in its wake. LuminUS ladies were everywhere, hidden in plain sight.”
― Maria Abrams, Death in the Downline

“Leah has a pull with people. She tricks you into believing she’s a safe space.”
― Maria Abrams, Death in the Downline

“I was ashamed. Embarrassed. Twelve years living in New York City, and I couldn’t tell snake oil from essential oil.”
― Maria Abrams, Death in the Downline

“Only about LuminUS.” Rob kicked the mower’s tire as if he was imagining Dixie’s face on it. “Not a fan?” “Of that cult? No, I’m not,” he said, wiping the bottom of his boot on the grass.”
― Maria Abrams, Death in the Downline

“The products are so good, they sell themselves! Only it didn’t work out that way. Anything that good had to be too good to be true. I kicked myself for ever allowing myself to forget that.”
― Maria Abrams, Death in the Downline

“she died, I became an atheist, because what sort of God would let the person you loved the most suffer excruciating pain until they withered and died? After college, my cynicism softened a little, and I became a pessimistic agnostic.”
― Maria Abrams, Death in the Downline

“You don’t know what you’re missing,” Mackenzie said. “I’ve been getting fillers and Botox for years now. I recently started a laser treatment. Makes my skin look like raw meat for a week, but it’s worth it.” “Wait, really? I thought you only used LuminUS,” I said. “Oh, please. You can’t get these results on LuminUS alone,” Mackenzie said with an eyeroll. “But don’t tell anyone,” Steph cut in. “Never ever.”
― Maria Abrams, Death in the Downline

“What a bitch. Trying to use me to sell her shitty beauty products. Had she held on to a grudge this entire time? Waiting until I was down on my luck to jump in like a hungry vulture? Or was our friendship so meaningless to her that I was nothing more than a potential customer? Or an easy mark?”
― Maria Abrams, Death in the Downline

“Corporations like LuminUS are expert scammers. They know exactly what to say and how to say it with the sole purpose of convincing you to ignore your better judgment and join them.”
― Maria Abrams, Death in the Downline