“My mother was an oyster,” he said with a wink. “And I’m the pearl.” — 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
“Toss him over," Zoya said. "Break his heart cruelly. I will gladly give our poor prince comfort, and I would make a… — 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
“I'm sorry we don't visit more often. There's a war on and, well, no one likes you." The Darkling touched a hand… — 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
“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
“Do that thing you do where you use too many words to say something simple and confuse the issue.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Is that all?' said Zoya. 'Will you be taking up juggling as well?' 'Don't be ridiculous,' Nikolai replied. 'I already know how… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Stop punishing yourself for being someone with a heart. You cannot protect yourself from suffering. To live is to grieve. You are… — 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
“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
“Alina, I'll be back to fetch you for dinner, but should you grow restless, do feel free to run screaming from the… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“Do good works or commission an opera house or just take it out and gaze at it longingly when you think of… — 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
“Human life is worth preserving. But human lives? They come and go like so much chaff, never tipping the scales." "What a… — 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
“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
“I don’t think—” “Clearly. Why start now?” Ivan’s face flushed in anger. “You don’t—” Sturmhond leaned in close, the laughter gone from… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I saw the prince when I was in Os Alta,” said Ekaterina. “He’s not bad looking.” “Not bad looking?” said another voice.… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“There had been a time when words had been the only place he could find solace. No book ever lost patience with… — 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
“If the privateer you've hired is entirely trustworthy, he's probably not much of a privateer.” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“What are you two doing barefoot and half naked in the mud?" asked a familiar voice. "Looking for truffles, I hope?” — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“It would be a marriage in name only," Sturmhond insisted. Then, as if he couldn't help himself, he flashed Mal a taunting… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I'm used to being the center of attention wherever I go. I've been told I could charm the shoes off a racehorse… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“The demon closed its talons over the ribbon in her hair and tugged. It slid loose, fluttering to the floor. Slowly, it… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“I can’t decide if you’re a fearmonger or a coward.” “And I can’t decide if you’re an idiot or an idiot.” — leigh bardugo Copy Share Image
“I hope you weren’t looking to me to be the voice of reason. I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
