The Newcomer Quotes

“Evan Wingfield, you’re under arrest for conspiracy to commit murder, murder for hire, racketeering, bank fraud, bribery, and income-tax evasion.”
― Mary Kay Andrews, The Newcomer

“Midnight!”
― Mary Kay Andrews, The Newcomer

“briefly.”
― Mary Kay Andrews, The Newcomer

“There were lots of blurry views of Tanya, talking in hushed tones on the phone, watching television or practicing her yoga poses, dancing around the living room to her favorite Taylor Swift song as Maya laughed and, with Ellie in hand, spun around in dizzying circles until mother and daughter collapsed, breathlessly, onto the floor (238).”
― Mary Kay Andrews, The Newcomer

“We get through this, as best we can," Letty said. "No emotional attachment though. Please?" Joe shrugged. "You're the boss (229).”
― Mary Kay Andrews, The Newcomer

“Yes, I tried acting. I wasn't very successful at it. Every girl who goes to New York thinks they're going to be the next Jennifer Lawrence. And then they end up working in a diner. Like me (142).”
― Mary Kay Andrews, The Newcomer

“He had the most gorgeous eyes, this amazing deep blue, like a mountain lake you just wanted to dive naked into, and long, dark black eyelashes (123).”
― Mary Kay Andrews, The Newcomer

“Sunsets had quickly become her favorite time of day here, a time to pause and be still, but tonight there would be no stillness (119).”
― Mary Kay Andrews, The Newcomer

“Motherhood, Letty reflected, was the most exhausting thing she’d ever done. She adored her niece, but bearing sole responsibility for another human’s well-being was overwhelming. Not to mention terrifying.”
― Mary Kay Andrews, The Newcomer