“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 Appearances 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.… — Emily R. King Crunch 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,… — Emily R. King Sisters 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… — 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… — Emily R. King Body heat Copy Share Image
“My father does not deserve my sorrow, only relief. He can no longer torment anyone.” — Emily R. King Father Copy Share Image
“Sky in our lungs, land beneath our feet, fire in our souls, and water in our blood.” — Emily R. King Fire Copy Share Image
“Let the sky lead me, the land ground me, the fire cleanse me, and the water feed me.” — Emily R. King Fire Copy Share Image
“Sometimes it takes more strength to step back than forward.” — Emily R. King Forward Copy Share Image
“Sky in our lungs, land beneath our feet, fire in our soul, and water in our blood.” — Emily R. King Fire Copy Share Image
“Anything can be changed by those who have the courage to blaze their own path.” — Emily R. King Change Copy Share Image
“I cannot discern the gods’ will from men’s; the layers of truth are too muddled together.” — Emily R. King Muddled Copy Share Image
“He radiates warmth and safety, riveting me with the trust he engenders. I want to tuck myself against his tall, muscled form… — Emily R. King Body heat Copy Share Image
“How will you sleep in the cold?” I ask. The young soldier smiles shyly. “We have warmed stones for our beds too,… — Emily R. King Warmed Copy Share Image
“I am the last wife he will ever claim, and he wants a warrior to defend her rank as his final rani.” — Emily R. King Marriage Copy Share Image
“I do not understand why the gods have made it so that every woman’s lot in life is to owe her security… — Emily R. King Cybersecurity Copy Share Image
“Water douses the flame, wind feeds the flame, land cups the flame, and I . . . I rule the flame.” — Emily R. King Water Copy Share Image
“When the day was made, so was the night. When man was made, so was his shadow. The Void dwells in darkness,… — Emily R. King Darkness 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… — Emily R. King Sympathetic Copy Share Image
“Tonic and shards of glass are scattered around us. I follow the glittery path of destruction to charred spots on the floorboards.… — Emily R. King Burn Copy Share Image
“Long, low tables fill the throne room, lit by hundreds of fat candles. Tarek is seated at the head of a table… — Emily R. King Throne Copy Share Image
“To join his household as a courtesan, Rajah Tarek chose Natesa.” Priestess Mita swivels to me. “And to become his wife, he… — Emily R. King Family Copy Share Image
“Lakia yawns. “I hope all your courtesans aren’t defeated so easily.” “Yes, it will make for a tedious day,” Tarek replies, sipping… — Emily R. King Gaze Copy Share Image
“Jaya nudges me with her elbow. “Kali, look.” A gold-leafed round-top carriage pulled by an ivory horse team ambles over the jutted… — Emily R. King Carriage Copy Share Image
“The rajah draws the attention of every woman in the hall, but he comes to me. “You’re more beautiful every day, love.”… — Emily R. King Another woman Copy Share Image
“Before I take a step, someone starts to clap. Without a word, every person in the courtyard gazes up at the north… — Emily R. King First time Copy Share Image
“This isn’t my war. I want the mountains and the temple. I want peace.” Deven lays his hand over mine. “I wanted… — Emily R. King Peace Copy Share Image
