“Then—without another sound—the beast glided toward her. Like a ghost. Like a demon of the forest, flying on a whorl of black smoke. Mariko’s” — 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
“In my life, the one thing I have learned above all is that no individual can reach the height of their potential without the… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“She remembered Chiyo telling her that finding one's match was like finding one's other half. Mariko had never understood the notion. She was not… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“Words are foolish. Promises are useless. Anyone can say anything to get what it is they desire. Believe in actions and actions alone.” — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
