I had to remind myself that these weren't just stories. They were family history – my family history.”
-- Bri (chapter 2)

Importance: Bri is coming to terms with the fact that she is part of a family with a lengthy history.

She swept me into an embrace with all the tenderness of family, born out of blood or choice, it made no difference in that moment.”
-- Bri (chapter 2)

Importance: This is the first time Bri and Circe hug. Until this scene, Bri fears that Circe does not want her here, and that idea hurts. Circe has not wanted Bri here because of her desire to protect her, but this hug makes it clear that she loves Bri in spite of the years apart.

She said when she became a god she could grant me anything I could think of, anything I wanted,' Lou said. 'Any sort of power I could conceive of could be mine.'”
-- Lou Holt (chapter 10)

Importance: Lou...