“Nik, can I say something without you biting my head off?”
“Oh, like you're repressed and not allowed to ask questions. That would be the day.”
“I don't want you to sulk and be angry with me. Promise?”
“Are you ten? Okay, okay, ask your questions. I am skinned to the bone and eviscerated by you already.”

holy mother of good dialogue, this was such a 5 star read!!!!!!!!!!!

this was a smooth, subtle book, with interesting parts that could’ve been milked far longer, but the fact that it wasn’t makes me respect it even more.

this is the kinda reading that feels very alive and i’m looking forward to read the rest of the series!