“When you’re a monster, she thought, you are thanked and praised for not behaving like a monster. She would like to restrain… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
I know you don't want this, Katsa. But I can't help myself. The moment you came barreling into my life I was… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
You know,” he said, “I wish you could see this cave.” “What’s it like?” He paused. “It’s...beautiful, really.” “Tell me.” And so… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Katsa and Po were trying to drown each other and, judging from their hoots of laughter, enjoying it immensely. — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Katsa watched the long grass moving around them. The wind pushed it, attacked it, struck it in one place and then another.… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Suddenly Po shot into the courtyard from the north vestibule whooping. Katsa, seeing him, broke into a run and they tore at… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
I'll teach you how to defend yourself, how to maim a man. We can use Po as a model.' 'Wonderful,' Po said.… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
I wouldn't marry Giddon to save my life," Katsa said. "Not even to save yours." "Well." Raffin's eyes were full of laughter.… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
As she left the room, Po went to Katsa, pulled her up, sat himself in her chair, and drew her into his… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
There was no helping her tears. For they would leave Po behind… She cried into his shoulder like a child. Ashamed of… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Sit, Your High Majestic Lord Princes," she said. She yanked a chair from the table and sat herself down. "You're in fine… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
She glanced up at him, and in that moment he pulled his wet shirt over his head. She forced her mind blank.… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Katsa didn't think a person should thank her for not causing pain. Causing joy was worthy of thanks, and causing pain worthy… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
It seems better to me for a child to have these skills and never use them, than not have them and one… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
I told you before, Katsa. I won't fight when you're angry. I won't solve a disagreement between us with blows." He lifted… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Katsa hugged her for a long time, and Bitterblue understood that this was always how it would be. Katsa would come and… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Well then, "Katsa said. "Of course, we'll operate with the greatest possible secrecy, Bitterblue. And for what it's worth, we'll deny your… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
But you're better than I am, Katsa. And it doesn't humiliate me. It humbles me. But it doesn't humiliate me. — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Katsa sat in the darkness of the Sunderan forest and understood three truths. She loved Po. She wanted Po. And she could… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
“Creo que a veces no sentimos todo lo que somos, pero los demás sí lo notan.” — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Helda's been trying to impress me with the embroidery on the sheets. One more minute and I thought I might use them… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Skye kissed her forehead. "You saved my life." Katsa smiled. "You Lienid are very outward in your affection." "I'm going to name… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Katsa turned to Po with tears in her eyes. 'He'll be so angry.' 'He won't stay angry forever.' 'Won't he?' she said.… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
“Uncle," she said. "Let me explain what will happen the instant one of your men makes a move toward me. Let's say,… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
“Back onto their horses, and shortly thereafter word had come around from the command units that any soldier brawling over any matter relating to… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
“The girls clipped and swept, and Katsa’s hair fell away. She thrilled at the unfamiliar chill of air on her neck. And wondered if… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
“Raffin appeared again, a floor above her, on the balconied passageway that ran past his workrooms. He leaned over the railing and called down… — Kristin cashore Copy Share Image
“When you’re a monster, she thought, you are thanked and praised for not behaving like a monster. She would like to restrain from cruelty… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
“She glanced up at him, and in that moment he pulled his wet shirt over his head. She forced her mind blank. Blank as… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
“She had thought she'd already reached her capacity for pain and had no room inside her for more. But she remembered having told Archer… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
“He thinks it's dangerous for us to leave each other so much freedom and make these vague plans to travel together in the future,… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Ideas were growing in all directions and dimensions; they were becoming a sculpture, or a castle. And then everyone left her, to return to… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
“Papa?” she said, turning in circles now, spinning to look at each of the entrances. “Do you mean Papa? Where?” He came through an… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
“He decided to mark this new era in his life with a change of his foolish, sentimental name. The people of this land had… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
I know you don't want this, Katsa. But I can't help myself. The moment you came barreling into my life I was lost. I'm… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
