Morgan Acosta

“Suddenly, the president’s expression changes. He turns his attention to the screen to my right, which features a shot of me from the waist up, clapping. His fingers move to the signature white rose in his lapel, straightening it as he looks down again. The blue eyes narrow, but he’s not focused on my face. Is he looking at the flint striker?”
― Suzanne Collins, Sunrise on the Reaping

“Ten,” he corrects me. “But it’s not entirely safe,” he states, but it’s not an argument. “So Xaden says, but neither is being here beyond the wards without a forge to arm anyone, including ourselves.” Good thing we’ll have the wards up soon. “She makes a good point,” Andarna agrees. “Can you carry a luminary?” “That question insults me.” “Can you carry a luminary while insulted?” she prods. Tairn growls.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Iron Flame

“Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”
― Edgar Allan Poe, Edgar Allan Poe: Illustrated Tales

“Your wings won’t hold the weight of this ice,’” Andarna blatantly mocks him. “And yet yours miraculously carry the burden of your ego.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Onyx Storm