Mackenzie Carr

“He can’t possibly be worse than Killian. Anyone is better than Killian.”
― Rina Kent, God of Fury

“How do you know your father won’t gamble it away?” I don’t. “I’ll figure something out. Maybe I’ll tell him it has a curse on it, and if it’s sold or used for gambling, he’ll be doomed.” “Tell him it has an ass-pox,” Lark says. Mereden gives her a strange look. “What is it with you and asses?” Lark shrugs. “Asses are funny.”
― Ruby Dixon, Bull Moon Rising

“We’re taking one of the boats out. Want to come?” “It depends.” “On?” Ezra asks. “Can you drown me while we’re out there?” “I’m sure it can be arranged. Just don’t struggle, okay? Then I’ll feel bad.”
― Eden Finley, Irresponsible Puckboy

“That kid was annoying. Besides, he survived.” “Missing a toe.” “You don’t need ten,” she said. “I have a cousin with four. She does just fine.”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Alloy of Law