Brittanie

“As Athera. To grow.

As Pyrata. To burn.

As Illumae. To light.

As Orense. To open.

As Anase. To dispel.

As Hasari. To heal.

As Travars. To Travel.”
― V.E. Schwab, A Darker Shade of Magic

“Doomsday took a healthy swig. “Thank you, my lord. May I ask something?” “Go on.” “Well, Mr. Conrad clearly feels there is something in Mr. Brightling’s story. And now you’re suggesting, if there is, that I, a smuggler’s bastard, will put you out of your place as earl.” He cocked his head. “Why are you so cheerful about that?” “Honestly? Spite.” “Oh.”
― K.J. Charles, A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel

“Every weakness is a place to slide a knife.”
― Victoria Schwab, Our Dark Duet

“and I don’t know how it could—” “Don’t say it,” Hazard said. “—get any worse.” At that moment, Somers opened the door at the top of the stairs and flicked on the light. Hazard felt like the floor had opened up beneath him; his stomach dropped and just kept dropping, past his knees, past his ankles, and he doubted it would hit bottom for another mile or so. There was just one bed.”
― Gregory Ashe, Transposition