Tanya

“I tapped the thrusters, deftly bringing the Fafnir to a relative stop, then sat back. “Hey, I’m getting pretty good at this.” “You are, Van. Just remember the golden rule of flying a spaceship,” Netty said. “What’s that?” “Your first collision is probably your last.” “Words to live by.”
― J.N. Chaney, Backyard Starship

“The girl surveyed the scene with an air of disdain and wrinkled her nose. “You’re nothing like Mum. She’s an excellent cook.” Of course she is. I sent silent stun rays in the unknown Robyn’s direction, and immediately felt bad for being jealous.”
― Zara Keane, The 39 Cupcakes

“Not the star?’ Swift asked. ‘No, that’s Dick Dreadnaught.’ ‘Dick Dreadnaught?’ Swift and I both repeated in incredulity. ‘It’s his stage name, he wanted something memorable,’ she explained. ‘Well, he certainly succeeded in that,’ Swift remarked.”
― Karen Baugh Menuhin, Death in Damascus

“They have not lacked for masters or instruction; if they wish for mounts or the means to pursue any peculiar passion, I generally grant their wishes. But my boys earn their rights, by Jove! And not by whining.”
― Stephanie Barron, Jane and His Lordship's Legacy