Bookworm

“No offense taken,” Binx said. “That’s a shame,” Considine said. “I very much meant to be offensive.”
― K.M. Shea, The Games of Enemies and Allies

“First, though, I had to get past the guards. Who were eyeing me nervously. I jerked a thumb to indicate the palace that was half sinking into bedrock. “I did that to a building. You really want to try me?”
― A.J. Sherwood, A Fae Coin Transported Me Into Another World and Now I'm the Gay Holy Maiden

“I know,” I said, thinking of the slayers my family had lost over the years. “I’ve lost family, too. And even in my short human days I’ve wondered if the pain is worth it. But on those rough days, when it feels like your heart is ripped in half, I want you to know you walk in love—and that will stay with you forever.”
― K.M. Shea, The Order of Blood and Ruin

“Is this place outside?” “Sadly, yes, but it’s right outside the kitchen door. Not far.” “Do I have to wear pants?” “Afraid that’s also a yes.”
― A.J. Sherwood, A Fae Coin Transported Me Into Another World and Now I'm the Gay Holy Maiden