Loving the Reaper Quotes

“Never forget that women who fight back get nothing out of it. They stand their ground against fear, threats, manipulation, not for themselves, but for all the other women around them. No woman has ever shouted that they’re fighting back because it’ll fix whatever they’ve endured. No. It’s always 'for other women out there.' And none of you men will ever know what that’s like. You don’t protect us. We protect ourselves.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“To all the women who smile when they want to scream. I got you, darling. Sit back And watch it all burn.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“Your mothers. Your sisters. Your daughters. Women," I confirm. "Since the dawn of time, all you’ve allowed us to do is suffer. Every day, we’re forced to live with the consequences of your actions. Hide your bodies, show yourself. Be quiet, smile more. Give us children. Raise our daughters to fear our sons and raise our sons to abuse our daughters.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“I grab him in a headlock and press my forearm and biceps together. He squeaks, tapping my arm and attempting to push me away, to no avail. "Wren!" "One minute, Penelope baby. I'm kind of busy right now," I answer cheerily.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“I gulp down my bite, the pepperoni nearly going down the wrong tube. She died eating what she loved, killed because her body couldn't handle anger and lust simultaneously.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“laptop”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“Home is a small place. Its the tiniest place. It fits in my heart. Its you. I hope I can be that for you someday too.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“Now," I repeat. "I'm done making you wait. I'm done making myself miss out on the most beautiful things in life. You, Wren Hunter, your love, is the best thing that's ever happened to me. Now put the pretty ring around my finger.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“You are so fragile and weak that you would rather see us die than make space for us.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“The problem once you show strength is that even if you ever allow yourself not to be strong, people won't let you. It doesn't fit their narrative, and they need someone invincible they can always turn to. If you show weakness, it scares them.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“I can’t help it. Men exist, and I feel the need to challenge them for their audacity of breathing the same air as me.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“Because I might be a bitch, but I’m never a bitch for no reason. And Elijah’s shyness or lack of self-esteem shouldn’t be a reason to bully him.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“Men with big egos and small dicks are scared of strong women.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“Killing people is one thing, but abandoning a dog is seriously fucked up, Wren.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“You are mine, Trouble. Finally. All. Mine.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“I look like I’m about to pray to the lord my soul to keep. Except I’m kneeling for no god…only for the woman I’m already used to worshipping.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“Do you know what’s exhausting? Parenting your parents.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper

“Fuck it.”
― Lola King, Loving the Reaper