Valika

“Miseria fortes viros, Ronan," Adam said.
When he said "Ronan," it meant: Ronan.”
― Maggie Stiefvater, The Raven King

“The three of you have one solution to every problem. Murder. No key fits every lock.” Cardan gives us all a stern look, holding up a long-fingered hand with my stolen ruby ring still on one finger. “Someone tries to betray the High King, murder. Someone gives you a harsh look, murder. Someone disrespects you, murder. Someone ruins your laundry, murder.”
― Holly Black, The Wicked King

“Every family,” he jested, “has a fool—just to keep it in touch with reality.”
― Osamu Dazai, Crackling Mountain and Other Stories

“You will be one of those gods without magic powers. What are they called?
“I don’t think there is a word.”
King. Probably.”
― Maggie Stiefvater, The Raven King