Meadhbh Dhommnail quoted Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
Marra — a shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter — is relieved not to be married off …
The love of a bone dog, she thought, bending her head over the paw again. All that I am worth these days.
Then again, few humans were worth the love of a living dog. Some gifts you could never deserve.
— Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher (Page 5)