“They say sarcasm is the lowest form of wit," Valkyrie said.

China glanced at her. "They've obviously never met me.”

“You know, Gilan, sarcasm isn't the lowest form of wit. It's not even wit at all.”

John Flanagan (1873–1938) Irish-American hammer thrower

“You know, sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.'
'And yet it is still extremely funny.”

Cecelia Ahern (1981) Irish novelist

“Here she is,” her mum said, cooing at the baby, “my special girl.”
“Oh, cheers,” Valkyrie said, rolling her eyes.”

Derek Landy (1974) Irish children's writer

“He stepped closer to her. "Thank you for saving me," he said softly, and wrapped the bones of his arms around her. Valkyrie smiled and hugged him back.”

Derek Landy (1974) Irish children's writer

“Smiling back at her, it occurs to me that I've never met a mean librarian.”

Anthony Horowitz (1955) English novelist and screenwriter

“You never get mad,” she said when their server left the table. “Except at me.”
“That’s not true,” he said tightly. “Torie can get me going.”
“Torie doesn’t count. You were obviously her mother in a previous life.”

Susan Elizabeth Phillips (1948) American writer

“She blinked, twice, obviously surprised. Ummm, she said, keeping her eyes on me. I don't know.”

Sarah Dessen book Dreamland

“And what, if you don’t mind me asking, is really important?”

Valkyrie holds her hand palm upwards, and it starts to glow from within. She smiles at him.

“Magic,” she says.”

Derek Landy (1974) Irish children's writer

“Oh, what would you like on your vegetarian pizza?" "Dead pigs and cows," I said. She glanced up at me and wrinkled her nose. "They're vegetarians," I said defensively.”

Jim Butcher book Blood Rites