Keepsake Quotes

“Everyone has a time when they need a lot more than they can give. It doesn’t matter how much you hate it. It’s just true.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“I didn’t know any sexual innuendo. Those still got me into trouble because it seemed there were a million terms for sex, and they didn’t all make sense. I’ll never forget the sight of Griffin doubled over after explaining what a blowjob was. “But nobody’s blowing on anything,” I’d protested while he tried to remember how to breathe.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“Lark: You got a phone??? I love the selfie.
Zach: I did. I’ve joined the 21st Century.
Lark: Does this mean you’ll send me a dick pic later?
Zach: Let’s not get carried away.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“My dragons took long naps on their chains and forgot to frighten me with their fiery roar.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“If my brother can find someone to love his grumpy ass, and even Eeyore here is married –“She jerked a thumb toward to Jude, who grinned. “- then it’s really astonishing that you and I are single.” I, for one, was not astonished. “Many are called, but few are chosen.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“Then she dropped it and asked. “Did you…deflower him?” Ugh. “Hello, this is 1865 calling. They want their word back.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“I would work on this farm and share meals with these people. I would smile and act normal for as long as it took. Until acting normal seemed normal again, and the dragons in my heart forgot to blow their fire.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“Sometimes the end of a stage in your life doesn’t announce itself with trumpets or fireworks. Sometimes it just seeps in, like the smell of snow on the air as fall gives way to winter.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“The Keepsake is an heirloom apple.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“Sex is ten percent skill and ninety percent listening. Who’s a better listener than you?”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“Humans are interdependent by choice. You have a burden of guilt, and it’s brave of you to want to carry it yourself. But it’s foolish not to let others help you. Give some of it away to your parents and your friends. And when they need your help, you’ll be strong enough to support them, too.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“Be well, Lark. Look kindly at yourself. That’s all I ask of you.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“I’ve been horrible to you,” Lark sobbed. “I said shitty things.” “I don’t listen too good,” I said.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“I am in love with you.” My eyes filled instantly. I didn’t think he’d go there, and it hurt me to hear it. “Well, don’t be,” I said, my voice a scrape. “I’m a mess, Zach.” “I’m not scared of messes.” “I can’t be anybody’s girlfriend” He stiffened. “You can’t, or you won’t?”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“Hang in there,” I whispered. “The night won’t last forever.” She relaxed, and I was the reason.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“Who could forget him? Zachariah was a thing of beauty.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“Remind me again,” I whispered “why you’re a virgin?” “Never wanted anyone enough,” he panted. “And now?” I pressed, punctuating the question by sucking gently on his skin beneath Zach’s ear. “In my dreams we do it every night.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“Zach was beautiful on his worst day. But a horny Zach was a thing of fantasies.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“There’s a saying— there are no atheists in foxholes.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“With one smooth thumb she brushed water off my cheekbone. The sweep of her skin against mine was at once familiar and electrifying. Whenever she touched me, I felt as if I’d loved her my whole life.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“I can handle it, Lark. Just lean on me. I’ll be your Apostate Farm.” Tears spilled out of her eyes. So many tears. But I just hang on. It’s what a do.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“I can handle it, Lark. Just lean on me. I’ll be your Apostate Farm.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“If I’m Ethan, you’re Beverly.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“Dr. Becky was a huge fan of Zach’s, even though she hadn’t met him. Figured. Zach was pretty irresistible.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“Funny how I never really appreciated the bible until I got free of the people who’d taught it to me.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake

“Just smile at me. That’s all it takes.”
― Sarina Bowen, Keepsake