Tim

“May the Stars protect us," Thorn said.
"The moon and the sun too if they're not too busy," Valley said. "We're gonna need all the protection we can get."
Slowly, Seven put one foot in front of the other and stepped into the Grim.”
― Claribel A. Ortega, Scepter of Memories

“Becoming who you were always meant to be is a worthy adventure.”
― Claribel A. Ortega, Scepter of Memories

“I'm fine!" I say again.
"Clearly."
"You're laughing now, but -"
"I'm not laughing," he interjects. "When did I laugh?"
"Good point. I'm sure that's never happened.”
― Emily Henry, Book Lovers

“Oh my god!" she cries. "It's Nora Stephens fan fiction!"
"Can it really be called fan fiction if the author clearly isn't a fan?" I say.
"Has she sent you more? Does it get smutty? Lots of fan fiction get smutty."
"Again," I say, "not fan fiction."
Libby cackles. "Maybe Dusty's got a crush."
"Or maybe she's hiring a hit man as we speak.”
― Emily Henry, Book Lovers