“The rajah draws the attention of every woman in the hall, but he comes to me. “You’re more beautiful every day, love.” He kisses my cheek, souring my stomach. Even at this early hour, he smells of apong and another… — Emily R. King Copy Share Image
“A true sister warrior is well trained and physically strong, but she is also dedicated to practicing the five godly virtues—obedience, service, sisterhood, humility,… — Emily R. King Copy Share Image
“Thank the gods for crunchy food. “I don’t see how we are expected to be confined in this . . .” Chew. Chew. Chew. “The blanket… — Emily R. King Copy Share Image
“Snowflakes stick to his sooty eyelashes, his eyes warm brown. I am no more afraid of him than I was in the lower level… — Emily R. King Copy Share Image
“His face is not what I expected. He looks more god than mortal. Though the angular shape of his jaw is the image of… — Emily R. King Copy Share Image
“would rather stay in Samiya and serve the gods than leave and serve a man.” — Emily R. King Copy Share Image
“He smiles, even attractive, but appearances are unreliable depictions of character.” — Emily R. King Copy Share Image
“send her a long look. I am not dense. She does not seek a sympathetic ear from me. She simply does not know what… — Emily R. King Copy Share Image
“I cannot discern the gods’ will from men’s; the layers of truth are too muddled together.” — Emily R. King Copy Share Image
