“Right,' he said. 'So it stands to reason there's something about the line that fortifies or protects a corpse. The soul. The ... animus. The quiddity of it.' 'Gansey, seriously,' Adam interrupted, to Blue's relief. 'Nobody knows what quiddity is.' 'The whatness, Adam. Whatever it is that makes a person who they are.”
In this novel, a young woman's life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a group of boys who are the descendants of a family with a history of supernatural abilities. As she becomes more involved with these boys, she discovers that her own life is inextricably linked to their fate, leading her into a world of magic, danger, and ancient prophecies. more
Maggie Stiefvater is an American author known for her young adult novels. Her most famous works include 'The Scorpio Races' and 'The Raven Cycle'. Stiefvater's writing is celebrated for its unique narrative style and deep portrayal of the natural environment. more
“The desire of the soul is this---to be beautifully disposed.”
“I've never gone to bed with any monsters, I only woke up with a few dozen or so.”