The girl had a firm body like a pale block of wood—much in the shape of her mother—with great strength in her dexterous hands, well-muscled arms, and powerful legs. Her short, wide frame was thick, built for hard work, with little delicacy in her face or limbs, but she was quite appealing physically—more handsome than pretty. - P21
Her dark eyes glittered like shiny river stones set in a polished white surface, and when she laughed, you couldn’t help but join her. - P21