My Unfamiliar Quotes

“Some animals are more common than others, of course, like cats and rodents. And then there are the animals with natural affinities for humans, like Iris,” she said, gesturing to the raven, who was perched on the back of Bastian’s chair. “Magical creatures often make the best familiars, but they are also the hardest to come by.”
― Mara Rutherford, My Unfamiliar

“Framed portraits and landscapes hung on the floral-papered walls. Through an open door, he caught a glimpse of what he assumed was Winnie’s bedroom, judging by the mountain of pink, ruffled pillows on the canopy bed.
She opened the door to the back garden, letting in a warm breeze scented with honeysuckle and lilac. Bastian blinked against the sunlight, waiting for his eyes to adjust. The garden was a riot of color and texture, flowers and plants growing with seeming wild abandon, though there was an organic sense of order throughout. Bluebells peeked shyly from behind bold pink peonies; purple foxgloves stood at attention against a white picket fence. Pleasant, no doubt, for people who appreciated such things.”
― Mara Rutherford, My Unfamiliar

“I’m looking for a Winslow Green. Is he available?”
The girl smiled, which had the odd effect of seeming to brighten the entire room. There was a smattering of freckles the same color as her hair across her rosy cheeks and pert nose. “I’m Winslow Green.”
Bastian stared at her blankly. “I— erm. What?”
“Winslow Green? This is my agency.” Her eyes, an unusual shade of periwinkle, blinked at him innocently.”
― Mara Rutherford, My Unfamiliar

“Oh, dear. Poppy, what have I told you about greeting the clients?” A heart-shaped face appeared above him, framed by that same strawberry-blond hair, which was now tickling his nose.
The girl straightened as Bastian sat up.
“I’m terribly sorry about that,” she said. “Poppy is still getting used to strangers.” She gestured to the creature now standing placidly at her side: a miniature unicorn.”
― Mara Rutherford, My Unfamiliar

“The matchmaker's cottage was pink. Not a muted mauve or a subtle blush, but the bright, unapologetic pink of cotton candy.”
― Mara Rutherford, My Unfamiliar