“If I told you that I’m trying to save the world, would you believe me?” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“A privateer learns to press any advantage.” “And a prince?” “Princes get used to the word yes .” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“It seems to work better than jabbing them with a stick," he said. "Less fun." "My jabbing arm is tired.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I have loved you all my life, Mal,” I whispered through my tears. “There is no end to our story.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“You’re shaking,” he said. “I’m not used to people trying to kill me.” “Really? I hardly notice anymore.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I already unleashed Baghra on Nikolai. He's going to think I stockpile vicious old women.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I know what you thought, what you always thought of me. It's so much easier that way, isn't it?” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“You are all I’ve ever wanted,” he said. “You are the whole of my heart.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Mal,” I whispered into the night. “What?” “Thanks for finding me.” I wasn’t sure if I was dreaming, but somewhere in the… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“You never know," said Nikolai. "I've been busy. I might have some surprises in store for the Darkling yet." "Please tell me… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Great,” I said. “Now get out.” “It’s my coach.” “The deal was only for kicking. It did not prohibit slapping, punching, biting… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“When Genya brought me my dinner tray, she found me curled up on my bunk, facing the wall. “You should eat,” she… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I want to kiss you,” Nikolai said. “But I won’t. Not until you’re thinking of me instead of trying to forget him.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“He’d wanted me to believe in his ruthlessness. Then I remembered his words from so long ago: Make me your villain. ” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“It’s true,” I said softly. “You are stronger, wiser, infinite in experience.” I leaned forward and whispered, my lips brushing the shell… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I took a breath. “Your highness—” “Nikolai,” he corrected. “But I’ve also been known to answer to ‘sweetheart’ or ‘handsome.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“It’s always been this way. There were rumors about me even before I was born. It’s why my mother never calls me… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Wretched boy.” “You like him,” I said in disbelief. Baghra scowled. “Greedy. Arrogant. Takes too many risks.” “You almost sound concerned.” “You… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“THE SERVANTS CALLED them malenchki, little ghosts, because they were the smallest and the youngest, and because they haunted the Duke’s house… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“He leaned against the window, and the gilded frame came into sharp focus. “Do you think it would be any different with… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“….For all my talk of vows and honor, what I really want is to put you up against that wall and kiss… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“And there’s no way I’m leaving you alone with Prince Perfect.” “So you don’t trust me to resist his charms?” “I don’t… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Like the teachers at the Duke's estate, the priest thought he knew the girl and what she was capable of. He was… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Sorry,” I mumbled. “Maybe you’re hungry,” said Zoya. “I always get mean when I’m hungry.” “Are you hungry all the time?” asked… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Why waste my anger on you when the fault is mine? I should have anticipated another betrayal from you, one more mad… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Console yourself knowing that, should you ever punch me while wearing it, you’ll probably take my eye out. And I’d very much… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“You’re mad,” I said. “You know what he can do. No prize is worth that.” Sturmhond grinned. “That remains to be seen.”… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I told them you hate herring.” “Why?” “And that you love plum cake. And that Ana Kuya took a switch to you… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Just… be careful.’ I stared at her, baffled. 'Of what?’ 'Of powerful men.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I've seen what you truly are," said the Darkling, "and I've never turned away. I never will. Can he say the same?” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“You know the problem with heroes and saints, Nikolai?” I asked as I closed the book’s cover and headed for the door.… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I’ve never understood this taste for otkazat’sya . Is it because you thought you were one of them for so long?” “I… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“We are alike,” he said, “as no one else is, as no one else will ever be.” The truth of it rang… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I don't want lies between us, Alina." "How many lies have you told me, Sturmhond? How many secrets have you kept until… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“You just punched a prince, Alina. I guess we can add one more act of treason to our list.” I shook out… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
