“This dangerous girl. This captivating beauty. This destroyer of worlds and creator of wonder.” — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“You are not weak. You are not indecisive. You are strong. Fierce. Capable beyond measure.” — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“I love you, she said. Khalid lifted his head to hers. She placed a hand against his cheek. Beyond words.” — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“So you would have me throw Shazi to the wolves?” “Shazi?” Jalal’s grin widened. “Honestly, I pity the wolves.” — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“A true plague of a girl. And yet a queen in every sense of the word.” — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“When I was a boy, my mother would tell me that one of the best things in life is the knowledge that… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“It was because they were two parts of a whole. He did not belong to her. And she did not belong to… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“And only those watching very carefully saw the Caliph of Khorasan lean back against the cushions and toy with the bangles on… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“When she wound her fingers in his hair to draw her body against his, he stilled for breath, and she knew, as… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“And how will you know when you've found the elusive someone? I suspect she will be like air. Like knowing how to… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“It’s a fitting punishment for a monster. to want something so much—to hold it in your arms — and know beyond a… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“For nothing, not the sun, not the rain, not even the brightest star in the darkest sky, could begin to compare to… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“With each word, he broke past every barrier, every wall. And Sharazad's will fought him, screamed a silent scream, while her heart… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“Her conviction wavered further. “I told you; don’t try to own me.” “I don’t want to own you.” She swiveled her neck… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“In your honesty, I saw a reflection of myself. Or rather, of the man I longed to be. So I failed you.… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“I failed you one last thing. Here is my chance to rectify it. It was never because I didn’t feel it. It… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“What are you doing to me, you plague of a girl?” he whispered. “If I’m a plague, then you should keep your… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“Shazi, I prefer the color blue to any other. The scent of lilacs in your hair is a source of constant torment.… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“Tonight is a night to turn heads. Make them remember you. Make sure they never forget. You are the Calipha of Khorasan,… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“She shook her head, though her shoulders trembled and her nails dug into her palms. “You are ridiculous, Khalid Ibn al-Rashid. I… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“So you intend to go through life never loving anyone? Just … things?” “No. I’m looking for something more.” “More than love?”… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“Shahrzad, I've failed you several times. But there was one moment I failed you beyond measure. It was the day we met.… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“Get up, Shahrzad al-Khayzuran. You kneel before no one. Least of all me.” — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“Do you understand, Brat Calipha?” Despina continued. Shahrzad glanced over her shoulder at her handmaiden, in stalwart silence. Despina sighed. “On pain… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“I know love is fragile. And loving someone like you is near impossible. Like holding something shattered through a raging sandstorm. If… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“She was a dangerous, dangerous girl. A plague. A Mountain of Adamant who tore the iron from ships, sinking them to their… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“No. He was not here to wreak revenge. For revenge was trifling and hollow. No. He was not here to retrieve his… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“He would learn the truth. Tonight he would flout his own rules. Meet the girl alone. Ask her a single question. He could afford… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“So you intend to go through life never loving anyone? Just … things?” “No. I’m looking for something more.” “More than love?” “Yes.” “Is… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“In the past, I used to think real love was anti-capitalistic. I believed love, as the modern world understood it, was an endless siege… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“Before she could stop her hands, they reached for him, as though they existed for no other reason than to touch him. Her fingers… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“If I’m a plague, then you should keep your distance, unless you plan on being destroyed.” The weapons still in her grasp, she shoved… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“Are you ever angry you were born a woman?" "I've never been angry to have been born a woman. There have been times I've… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“It's inevitable. When you meet the one who makes you smile as you've never smiled before, cry as you've never cried before... there is… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“I understand how difficult it is, putting your heart in someone else’s hands. But, if you don’t, how will you ever truly know a… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“Tonight is a night to turn heads. Make them remember you. Make sure they never forget. You are the Calipha of Khorasan, and you… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
