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“If I were useful, you wouldn't know it was me.”

Book:First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small Quartet

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First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small Quartet

In this first book of the Protector of the Small Quartet, a young girl embarks on a quest to train as a warrior in a world where girls are not typically allowed to fight. She encounters various obstacles and learns to harness her inner strength, ultimately proving her worth as a protector. more

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Tamora Pierce

Tamora Pierce is an American writer known for her young adult literature. Her works often explore themes of gender, power, and growth, and are highly appreciated by young readers. more

“Algaliarept varied its shape, sifting through my mind without me even knowing to choose what scared me the most. Once it had been Ivy. Then Kisten —until I had pinned him in an elevator in a foolish moment of vampire-induced passion. It's hard to be scared of someone after you've French-kissed him.”

Mind Hard Moments Passion Knowing Shapes Scared Foolish Vampire Ivy Elevators Sifting Algaliarept

Book:Every Which Way But Dead

Source: Every Which Way But Dead

“I thought it odd that the woman was over a thousand years old but thought the microwave was primitive.”

Years Thousand Odd Primitive Thousand Years Microwaves

Book:Every Which Way But Dead

Source: Every Which Way But Dead

“I jerked to a stop at the door to my room. "What's wrong with my boots?" I said, thinking they were the only thing that I was going to keep on. Ah…the only thing from this outfit, not the only thing total.”

Thinking Said Rooms Doors Boots

Author:Kim Harrison

“You should be dead," he said, his voice full of wonder. "How is it that you're still alive?" Jaw clenched, I worked at his grip on me, trying to get my fingers between him and my wrist. "I work hard at it.”