Chloe

“No. Bought it with my allowance. We just got back from the bookstore. It’s a gift.” I blink at the blue-eyed boy. And then back down at the book in my lap. People have given me gifts my entire life. Expensive gifts. Over-the-top gifts. But this… “This is my favorite gift I’ve ever received,” I tell him, my voice thick. His chin drops and he smiles shyly into his lap.”
― Elsie Silver, Wild Eyes

“What's taking them so long?
The Nightmare's tail made a whooshing sound. Find out.
How am I supposed to do that?
Best stick to the old ways.
Which are?
Pressing a bloody ear to the door, I should think.”
― Rachel Gillig

“The King's eyes blazed. "You agreed to marry Hauth, knowing you'd be tethering him to a family that carried sickness? You disgust me."
"The disgust," Ione said, her tone idle, "is mutual.”
― Rachel Gillig, Two Twisted Crowns

“Careful with that finger, Hawthorn. I told you, I'm delicate.”
― Rachel Gillig, Two Twisted Crowns