There was a saying that the strength of a man’s steel was only known under the hammer of circumstance. If anyone had asked me a few hours ago, I would have said that nearly five years of boyhood had hammered… — Alison Goodman Copy Share Image
A cold realisation washed over me. From now on, my master would not always be there to protect and counsel me. 'This is big.… — Alison Goodman Copy Share Image
You are wrong when you say there is no power in being a woman. When I think of my mother and the women in my tribe, and the hidden women in the harem, I know there are many types of power in this world...I found power in accepting the truth of who I am. It may not be a truth… — Alison Goodman Copy Share
It is also important to understand that a hidden nature is not always an evil nature — Alison Goodman Copy Share Image
“Sometimes there is no good choice. Just the choice that has to be made.” — Alison Goodman Copy Share Image
A shrieking rise of power rushed into my pathways, rocking me against the wall. Ido's body slammed into mine. He was not going to let go. Not now. The Rat Dragon howled, his heavy blue force driven back by the onslaught of sinuous gold. Raw,rejoicing energy flooded my seven centers of power; opening,pushing, seeking. And behind it all, a presence… — Alison Goodman Copy Share
It is not often that the real world conjures worse than what we can imagine. — Alison Goodman Copy Share Image
There was a saying that a man's true character was revealed in defeat. I thought it was also revealed in victory. — Alison Goodman Copy Share Image
Watching my father plan and strategize for the resistance has taught me about trust.” She leaned forward. “Personal trust is very different from political trust, my lady. The first thrives on faith. The second requires proof, whether it be upfront or covert.” Awkwardly, she patted my hand. “His Majesty has always been a powerful man. Perhaps he has never had… — Alison Goodman Copy Share
