“Don't ask for the truth, boy, unless you're ready to hear it.” — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
She had never felt more alive than when she lay dying in Han Alister's arms. — Cinda Williams Chima Alive Copy Share Image
“As if he'd guessed her thoughts, Micah said, "I've risked everything for you." His eyes spoke more than he said aloud.” — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
Just because you're the enemy of my enemy don't mean you're my friend, Han thought. — Cinda Williams Chima Enemy Copy Share Image
The only way to get what you want is to make them more afraid of you than they are of each other. — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
He keeps this up, he's bound to be caught, she thought. And this time they'll dangle him for certain. — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
(A)ny time you buy weapons, or build an army, you begin to look for an excuse to use them. Plus, you pose… — Cinda Williams Chima Army Copy Share Image
It was one of the warm nights at the end of summer that makes promises that won't be kept. — Cinda Williams Chima End of summer Copy Share Image
“She could hear the rattle of hooves on stone evolve into a thunder of pursuit.” — Cinda Williams Chima Change Copy Share Image
Hope is a dangerous thing, Raisa thought. Once kindled, it's hard to put out. It makes wise people into fools. — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
More and more, there were no revelations, but simply the uncovering of truths long known but dimly remembered. Everything had been written… — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
History,' Mari muttered, as if she'd overheard his thoughts. 'Why do we need to know what happened before we were born?' 'So… — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
Tears stung her eyes. She sank her knees next to the sleeping bench and gently raked strands of golden hair from him… — Cinda Williams Chima Benches Copy Share Image
He would find a way to make it work, because he finally understood that sometimes you have to raise your expectations. And… — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
“And then Micah Bayar swept back his cloak and dropped to his knees, bowing his head, his amulet swinging forward. Fiona glared… — Cinda Williams Chima Love Copy Share Image
“One bright day in the middle of the night, two dead boys got up to fight. They drew their swords and shot… — Cinda Williams Chima Blind Copy Share Image
Jason settled back on the bench. 'I hate to break this to you, but as a rule, wizards are nasty people. They're… — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
One more thing: Linda, can you get to Canterbury and take over my Chaucerian Society? They're at Dovecote Hostelry in the old… — Cinda Williams Chima Cities Copy Share Image
“Ellen rose to her feet. Jack thought for a moment she was going to storm out. Instead, she picked up the pitcher… — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
“What could she tell him? I notice everything about him, from his flawed nose to his battle scars to his eyes as… — Cinda Williams Chima Battle scars Copy Share Image
“Madison looked from Jason, who jerked his head toward the gate, signaling her to get moving, to Longbranch, whose cold, direct gaze… — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
Raisa felt relieved, yet oddly disappointed. She was the blooded princess heir, yet in servants' clothes she was apparently unrecognizable. In the… — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
“A moment later, Cat hurtled back into the room as if chased by demons. She stationed herself in front of Raisa, a… — Cinda Williams Chima Time Copy Share Image
“Han stroked her hair, shifting his body under her. “Why? What are you afraid of? Thieves or wizards?” “Both,” she said. “Is… — Cinda Williams Chima Heartbreak Copy Share Image
The bluejacket girlie rode like a clan warrior, but there was no way she'd escape. It was a private life-and-death contest that… — Cinda Williams Chima Clans Copy Share Image
“Is it really your intention to be a soldier, Morley?" Askell asked. "Wouldn't it make more sense for you to study the… — Cinda Williams Chima Art Copy Share Image
Did the destruction of one dream leave a vacuum that required filling with another? Is a broken heart more vulnerable? — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
You look like a boy who has eaten the fruit of the tree of knowledge and doesn't like the taste. — Cinda Williams Chima Boys Copy Share Image
“Politics is not about justice. It's about the settling of personal vendettas under a thin veneer of civilization. All politics is personal.” — Cinda Williams Chima Justice Copy Share Image
You touch me again, you arrogant Ardenine swine, and I swear on the blood of Hanalea the warrior, I will geld you.… — Cinda Williams Chima Arrogant Copy Share Image
“If a lady should do this, Raisa wondered, should a man do the same? Is he required to?” — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
I continue to believe in miracles. But i know that miracles come to those who work very hard — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
I've found it wise to enjoy any time of truce, while recognizing it for what it is. A truce. — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
The human mind had a remarkable ability both to discount what it sees and make reality conform to expectation. — Cinda Williams Chima Ability Copy Share Image
They were like two pieces of a failed star, drawn together by a shared history and a memory of illicit kisses. — Cinda Williams Chima Drawn together Copy Share Image
You didn't have to go to the fireworks with him. Or - or let him fondle you." "Fondle?" Raisa raised her eyebrows,… — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
“Why is it always easier to be optimistic about somebody else’s worries?” Adrian said with a bitter laugh.” — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
“Grief was like that. It gradually faded into a dull ache, until some simple sight or sound or scent hit him like… — Cinda Williams Chima Grief Copy Share Image
Admit nothing - that was his first rule. Appeal to logic - second rule. Delay the inevitable - third rule. — Cinda Williams Chima Copy Share Image
