Maria V. Snyder

“Fear can be a big motivator.”

— Maria V. Snyder

The Queen Seeker was back!

— Maria V. Snyder

Love trumps logic?” “Every time,

— Maria V. Snyder

“I am not a fool.”

— Maria V. Snyder

Should haves lead to death

— Maria V. Snyder

No hope, is worse than fear.

— Maria V. Snyder

I'm your mother. I see all. Hear all. Know all.

— Maria V. Snyder

“You've slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.”

— Maria V. Snyder

“followed a step behind. My thoughts churned as my emotions seesawed”

— Maria V. Snyder

The heart is a strange beast and not ruled by logic.

— Maria V. Snyder

“Dead air surrounded me. My magic was gone.”

— Maria V. Snyder

But you've slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.

— Maria V. Snyder

“Interesting how life goes on in spite of itself.”

— Maria V. Snyder

Words are easy. It's convincing the heart that's hard.

— Maria V. Snyder

But it seems there is more than one way to poison a person's heart, and it doesn't require a meal.

— Maria V. Snyder

No," I said. "I'm not safe, Belen. Who is going to tear Kerrick's arm off if he hits me again? Come on,"…

— Maria V. Snyder

Right before I was escorted to the jail, Fawn waved bye bye to me. I smiled. My empty, pointless life for hers.…

— Maria V. Snyder

An execution order hasn’t kept us apart before. There are ways to get around it. We will be together.” “Is that an…

— Maria V. Snyder

Pretty stupid,” I called after his retreating form. “To give up before all possible solutions have been tried.

— Maria V. Snyder

“But how many times can you upset someone and still return to normal? Isn't there a point when the person gives up…

— Maria V. Snyder

No need to act, i let my fear show "He killed himself," i whispered. Eve raised an eyebrow. "Fourteen times?" "He had…

— Maria V. Snyder

Lying to yourself is easy, too. I know. It's much harder to stay and deal with consequences.

— Maria V. Snyder

Nothing says you care for me better than offering to torture my enemies." He grinned. "No sense doing things halfhearted. And to…

— Maria V. Snyder

Skewer is just too vague. I think if you say, ’Stand back or I’ll stab him in the stomach,’ then I have…

— Maria V. Snyder

Don't feel ashamed for having those feelings and those memories. What happened in the past can't be changed, but they can be…

— Maria V. Snyder

“He huffed in amusement. She had the unique ability to attract danger even when in benign situations. Perhaps he should amend his…

— Maria V. Snyder

“You look stunning,” I blurted. Mortified, I blushed as a rush of heat spread through my body. I must have swallowed more…

— Maria V. Snyder

“Ari grunted a greeting. “What took you… so long?” His breath huffed with the effort. “I stopped for a snack, and ordered…

— Maria V. Snyder

“Yelena, you've driven me crazy. You've caused me considerable trouble and I've contemplated ending your life twice since I've known you...but you…

— Maria V. Snyder

“She put her hands on her hips and surveyed the area with a cocky smile on her face. The smirk spread when…

— Maria V. Snyder

[Riley] slapped his hands to his face and then dropped them as if in surrender. 'I always say the wrong thing around…

— Maria V. Snyder

“Generals trump Majors," Ursan said. "True, but do princes trump generals?" "I attacked him." "Ryne's not the type to hold a grudge."…

— Maria V. Snyder

“Why did Mother ask you to help me rescue Gelsi?” I asked Leif. “She thought I could assist you in some way.…

— Maria V. Snyder

“So who gave him his name?" I asked. "Kerrick," Belen answered. Not who I'd expect. "Why 'Flea'?" A full-out grin spread across…

— Maria V. Snyder

Let's go. We're supposed to rendezvous with the Captain at the lake. Oh, and try to keep the noise down. You sound…

— Maria V. Snyder

“It was all a part of being trustworthy—of being a piece of sea glass. High tides, low tides, storms, sand and mistakes…

— Maria V. Snyder

Your mother sounds like a formidable woman," Valek said into the silence. "You have no idea," Leif replied with a sigh. "Well,…

— Maria V. Snyder

A full-out rebellion would take a major amount of luck and coordination. The Tech Nos and Domotor looked at me, waiting. No…

— Maria V. Snyder

Oh, you made an impression. Like a stone caught in my boot.

— Maria V. Snyder

I offer my heart, entrust my soul and give my life to you.

— Maria V. Snyder