The Mapmaker's Apprentice (Glass and Steele, #2)

by C.J. Archer

"I think so. Do go on. This is fascinating."

It was nice to be liked for being myself and not have to hide my forthrightness under a polite façade all the time.

Children often didn't confide in their parents, preferring their friends.

"Your conscience is dull. It needs a little adventure."

"I've endured quite enough adventure, thank you. I'd rather sit here with a good book, right now. If you think that dull, then that says more about you than me."