I wasn't there that day to get on the three forty-seven to Yass", he says. "I was there to throw myself in front of it.

There's not much you need to know about the world. Except how to use a sword and trust very few.

This isn't romance. This isn't a declaration of love or affirmation of friendship. This is something more.

The gods do make playthings of us ... but it is we mortals who provide them with the tools.

This is war," he say quietly. "Well thank God you're dressed for it, Griggs.

I think if I'm ever asked to recall what Year 12 was all about, I'll remember it as one big cappuccino experience.

Are you an idiot, or an idiot?' Gargarin hissed. 'The first one. I really resent being called the second.