To Yelena, our newest food taster. May you last longer than your predecessor. — Maria V. Snyder Food Copy Share Image
One, and two, and three, four, five. Keep fighting like this and you will die," Janco sang. — Maria V. Snyder Fighting Copy Share Image
There is a reason for everything. You might not be able to figure it out, and time might have made us all… — Maria V. Snyder Able Copy Share Image
“Knife fighting was his forte, but he wouldn’t have time to have a proper match. Pity.” — Maria V. Snyder Time Copy Share Image
“Don’t worry, there are many safeguards in place. Unless you want me to have Logan explain—” “No! I trust you.” He clutched… — Maria V. Snyder Aids Copy Share Image
I doubt I would ever be missed. Noted absent, charged delinquent, reprimanded but never missed. — Maria V. Snyder Absent Copy Share Image
Living is a risk," I snapped at him. "Every decision, every interaction, every step, every time you get out of bed in… — Maria V. Snyder Bed Copy Share Image
I'd wish you luck, but I don't think it would help," "Why not?" "My lady, you make your own luck. — Maria V. Snyder Helping Copy Share Image
The others had taken Valek's return in stride, although Janco made a comment about Valek's lack of hair. "You ever notice how… — Maria V. Snyder Comment Copy Share Image
“Kade: Life is rarely fair. Opal: I know that now. Parents teach their children to share, to play fair, to be honest.… — Maria V. Snyder Children Copy Share Image
“... I had realized my fears and acknowledged my mistakes.” — Maria V. Snyder Acknowledgement Copy Share Image
“How did you—” “Fool your guards? They’re not very good. They forgot to check the ceiling for spiders.” Valek grinned. His angular… — Maria V. Snyder Love Copy Share Image
Nothing says you care for me better than offering to torture my enemies. — Maria V. Snyder Care Copy Share Image
If you don’t come back to the Keep, then I’ll be right. And every time you see me, I’ll be insufferably smug.”… — Maria V. Snyder Annoying Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
Your fear remains strong. You are not ready to face your story, preferring instead to surround yourself with knots. Someday, they will… — Maria V. Snyder Faces Copy Share Image
Riley squinted. He ran his fingers along my neck. When he found the collar he explored the surface and tried to tug… — Maria V. Snyder Cells Copy Share Image
“without warning, he sprawled forward, doing a face-plant in the snow. At first, we laughed and teased. the normally surefooted Kerrick brushed… — Maria V. Snyder Humor Copy Share Image
You had me tied in knots. You saved Belen's life, and I wanted to kill and thank you all at the same… — Maria V. Snyder Angry Copy Share Image
with a touch of sarcasm. “Glass is an amazing material. Versatile, — Maria V. Snyder Glasses Copy Share Image
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 Able Copy Share Image
Before Kiki and I headed toward the Keep, I thanked my friends. “For what? We didn’t do anything,” Janco grumbled. “For caring… — Maria V. Snyder Beats Copy Share Image
I want you to have this.” He extended his hand. On his palm sat the beautiful butterfly he had carved. Silver spots… — Maria V. Snyder Appearance Copy Share Image
“He pulled my arm out to expose my bracelet. "When I carved this, my thoughts were on you, love. Your life is… — Maria V. Snyder Life Copy Share Image
The uniform enhanced his athletic body, and my thoughts drifted to how magnificent he would look with his uniform puddled around his… — Maria V. Snyder Athletic Copy Share Image
