Abby

“The three of you have one solution to every problem. Murder. No key fits every lock.” Cardan gives us all a stern look, holding up a long-fingered hand with my stolen ruby ring still on one finger. “Someone tries to betray the High King, murder. Someone gives you a harsh look, murder. Someone disrespects you, murder. Someone ruins your laundry, murder.”
― Holly Black, The Wicked King

“They don't feel right," he said. "A tear for your discomfort," Andrew said, completely unsympathetic. "And you said I have no team spirit," Neil muttered. "Never claimed I did either." Andrew grinned and shrugged. "You're the fool who gave him your game. Reap what you sow or burn the field down, the choice is yours. Be smarter next time, would you?”
― Nora Sakavic, The Raven King

“Andrew smiled around the mouth of his bottle. "Neil is a walking tragedy."
"You're a pretty pathetic sob story yourself," Wymack said.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Raven King

“We aren't really having this conversation," Neil said.

Nicky clapped his hands to either side of Neil's head as if trying to shield Neil from their argument. It didn't really work, as he missed Neil's ears completely. "You worry about Neil's career. I'll worry about his personal happiness. Come on, Kevin. Even you have to admit this is really weird."

Andrew threw his hands up. "Newsflash, Nicky: Neil isn't normal!"

"This is beyond abnormal."

"I am standing right here," Neil said, "and I can hear you.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Raven King