Julia

“Brax: Bernice, your brilliance has cleaned up my mess admirably. You have been remarkable.
Benny: Thanks. Assuming we survive all this, I hope I'll remember you saying that.”
― Eddie Robson, Escaping the Future

“But sometimes, people kick you to the ground at recess because they think the shape of your eyes is funny. They lunge at you because they see a vulnerable body. Or a different skin color. Or a different name. Or a girl. They think that you won't hit back - that you'll just lower your eyes and hide. And sometimes, to protect yourself, to make it go away, you do.

But sometimes, you find yourself standing in exactly the right position, wielding exactly the right weapon to hit back.”
― Marie Lu, Warcross

“Benny: Goodbye Irving
Brax: But not for good I hope Benny. In another life where the story takes a different path…
Benny: Yes, a better one...”
― Eddie Robson, Escaping the Future

“No going back now,” Cassian said to Rhys, gesturing to his wings.

Rhys slid his hands into his pockets. “I figure it’s time for the world to know who really has the largest wingspan.”
Cassian laughed, and even Azriel smiled. Mor gave me a look that had me biting my lip to keep from howling.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Wings and Ruin