The Counterpart Quotes

“You’re beyond gorgeous, Ellie Graham and you fucking know it.”
― Ruby Landers, The Counterpart

“Estella turned away so she didn’t see Ellie win.”
― Ruby Landers, The Counterpart

“What your aunty said. But without swearing in literally every sentence. Jesus christ, Ellie, no wonder he's looking for role models.”
― Ruby Landers, The Counterpart

“We can't just murder men, Zara-"
"Why not?! They murder us all the goddamn time! What do we get to do about it? Cry and march together in the street, and nothing fucking changes. At least they're fucking terrified of Estella! She's getting shit done that no one else will do.”
― Ruby Landers, The Counterpart

“Why are you crying?" she asked, and jesus, way to call Estella out like that, for one lone tear escaping down to her hairline, when it really could have just been ignored. Estella wanted to tell her the truth: because of your bruises; because of this deep well of true pleasure I've only just discovered; because I've lost you long before I ever found you, but she blinked back hot tears and bit her lip instead.”
― Ruby Landers, The Counterpart

“Estella Grant, the cute, funny murderous criminal?”
― Ruby Landers, The Counterpart

“Do not look down.”
― Ruby Landers, The Counterpart

“You're From Adelaide?" She blurted, to cover exactly how unnerved she was”
― Ruby Landers, The Counterpart