Naomi Novik

“I should rather have you than a heap of gold, even if it were very comfortable to sleep on.”

“Temeraire said, 'It is very nice how many books there are, indeed. And on so many subjects!”

“Happiness was bubbling up through me, a bright stream laughing.”

“Then she’d straightened up and announced in irritation, “I’ve fallen out of time,” before vanishing in a great cloud of smoke.”