Krishna

“Dante had wings. And, holy mother of saints, they were beautiful—soulless jet-black with midnight-blue veins, the color of lost wishes and fallen stardust. He was turned toward his nightstand washing his face, or maybe he was kissing his reflection in the mirror.”
― Stephanie Garber, Legendary

“He smelled of magic and heartbreak, and something about the combination made her think that despite what he claimed, he wanted to be her hero”
― Stephanie Garber

“How about a kiss, Saumensch?"

He stood waist-deep in the water for a few moments longer before climbing out and handing her the book. His pants clung to him, and he did not stop walking. In truth, I think he was afraid. Rudy Steiner was scared of the book thief's kiss. He must have longed for it so much. He must have loved her so incredibly hard. So hard that he would never ask for her lips again and would go to his grave without them”
― Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

“But dreams have ways of turning into nightmares”
― Erin Morgenstern, The Night Circus