Squib Quotes

“Over the years Mallory had learned to accept compliments, but for some reason accepting this one was difficult and she had to quash the rising sense of imposter syndrome.”
― Helen Harper, Squib

“I’ve seen nothing about the MacTire pack that suggests anything other than deep-seated camaraderie.’ Mallory hugged her briefly. ‘You can’t let the past steal your present, Hannah.’ The girl smiled faintly. ‘That sounds like something Alex would say.’ Something twanged deep in Mallory’s chest.”
― Helen Harper, Squib

“A fantasy boyfriend can be deliciously alpha,’ Mallory said. ‘But a real boyfriend – a real-life partner – should be someone who is confident and sexy but who also treats you like an equal and is nurturing and kind.”
― Helen Harper, Squib

“If I got annoyed about everything I couldn’t change about the world, I’d spend all my days in a state of rage,”
― Helen Harper, Squib

“You didn’t give him any help until he asked for it,’ she said, once they were out of earshot. MacTire seemed surprised. ‘Of course not. If you don’t make mistakes, you can’t learn. It’s good for him to try things out for himself then, if he needs support, he can ask for guidance and receive it. It means he can learn his limitations, practise independence and stretch his abilities beyond what he thinks he’s capable of.”
― Helen Harper, Squib

“You can drop the pretence, you know. I’m aware that you doubt my capabilities. Why shouldn’t you? I’m a squib, I have no Preternatural powers and I’m the dictionary definition of ordinary.’ She grinned to soften her words, trying to indicate that her lack of special magic skills wasn’t something that concerned her.”
― Helen Harper, Squib