Vish

“There had been a time when words had been the only place he could find solace. No book ever lost patience with him or told him to sit still. When his tutors had thrown up their hands in frustration, it was the library that had taught Nikolai military history, strategy, chemistry, astronomy. Each spine had been an open door away whispering, Come in, come in. Here is the land you’ve never seen before. Here is a place to hide when you’re frightened, to play when you’re bored, to rest when the world seems unkind.”
― Leigh Bardugo, King of Scars

“The prince shrugged. “Who needs magic when you look this good?”
― Victoria Schwab, A Gathering of Shadows

“We’ve all got weaknesses. Me, for instance. I’m tragically funny and good-looking.”
― Rick Riordan, The Mark of Athena