Quote by Madeline Miller

and her skin shone luminous and impossibly pale, as if it drank light from the moon.

and her skin shone luminous and impossibly pale, as if it dr

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This quote describes the appearance of a woman whose skin is exceptionally radiant and pale, almost as if it has absorbed the natural light emitted by the moon. The phrase "drank light from the moon" suggests a supernatural or otherworldly quality to her complexion, evoking a sense of ethereal beauty and purity. It signifies an extraordinary and captivating appearance that stands out and draws attention.

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Beauty Similes Apt Phrasing

By Madeline Miller

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