The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves, #1)

by Roshani Chokshi

Her cakes took the shape of ballerinas with outstretched arms—their hair spun sugar and edible gold, their skin pale as cream and strewn with sweet pearl dust.

wow writing

They stole histories, swallowed cultures whole, smuggled evidence of illustrious antiquity onto large ships and spirited them into indifferent lands.

The small knife he’d surrendered without complaint. He’d distracted the guard with a false weapon while hiding the real one.

ah, the best way to steal a man's wallet

And before I forget, I must tell you I adored your costume. So shiny. I’m rather tempted to see if it will fit me.”

hypnos is an icon and so much cooler than severin

Knowledge would make her brave. And more than anything, Zofia wanted to be brave.

“What would friendship entail?” “Well, on Wednesdays, we sacrifice a cat to Satan.” Zofia nearly tripped. “I’m teasing, Zofia.” Her cheeks turned hot. “I don’t particularly like jokes.” Hypnos gave her a spin. “Well, in the future, I’ll be more aware of that. Friends?”

i'm rooting for hypnos :(

“I said the clock may or may not be made of bone.” “Bone.” Hypnos muttered, “I could use a quick one.”

LMFAOOOOOO

Zofia glowered. “Please do not suggest that we are now going to sacrifice a cat to Satan. It’s not even Wednesday.”