Sara St. Kelley

“I thought of you,” he said again, “and it was as if you were there, with me. I saw your face. Your hair …” He wound a finger through a dangling curl beside her face. She could feel the warmth from his hand against her cheek. “And I was no longer afraid. I knew I would be able to come home, because of you. That you would lead me back. You are my constant star, Daisy.”
― Cassandra Clare, Chain of Iron

“Well, you know what they say," said James. "All the best men are either married or Silent Brothers.”
― Cassandra Clare, Chain of Iron

“You’re late,” said Zoya. “I’m the king,” said Nikolai. “That means you’re early.”
― Leigh Bardugo, King of Scars

“God, Arthur.” He kisses me. “Te quiero. Estoy enamorado. You don’t even know.” And I don’t speak a word of Spanish, but when I look at his face, I get it.”
― Becky Albertalli, What If It's Us