Bookworm

“First, though, I had to get past the guards. Who were eyeing me nervously. I jerked a thumb to indicate the palace that was half sinking into bedrock. “I did that to a building. You really want to try me?”
― A.J. Sherwood, A Fae Coin Transported Me Into Another World and Now I'm the Gay Holy Maiden

“My brain felt like it was going to explode, and for once none of my training was of any use. In all of the subjects I’d been taught, “What To Do If A Vampire Says He Fancies You” was never covered.”
― K.M. Shea, The Order of Blood and Ruin

“You’ve got a good heart, my love. You adopt things that need protection. Cats, people, cities—it’s all the same to you.” “There’s this tone in your voice, this little insidious suggestion that I’m responsible, and how fucking dare you.” Returning to Tan’s side, Devan leaned down to kiss him. “It’s a good look. You should try it more often.” “Curse you and your inevitable betrayal.”
― A.J. Sherwood, How Tan Acquired an Apprentice

“Tan extended his hands like he was summoning something from on high. “Behold—! Wait. Wait, I can’t find it. I can’t find my last fuck. Nope, I’m good with burning down the forest.”
― A.J. Sherwood, How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 2