“He was the test I hadn’t studied for, the quiz I was bound to fail. Out of my depth.” — Maria V. Snyder Quiz Copy Share Image
“He hadn’t dreamed it. And he couldn’t even gloat about it–what a horrible time to lose his voice.” — Maria V. Snyder Dreamed Copy Share Image
“No puedo existir sin ti, así que matar a Galen no es una opción. Preferiría perderte por el Stormdancer, que perderte en… — Maria V. Snyder Amor 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
Being a scrub was undesirable and hard work, living in crowded conditions with no privacy and just being one of many. Undistinguishable. — Maria V. Snyder Hard work Copy Share Image
It had been wishful thinking, plain and simple, dangerous for me to indulge in. Hope, happiness and freedom were not in my… — Maria V. Snyder Dangerous Copy Share Image
“You look like hell,' he said to me in a low voice. 'Gee, Dax, don’t coat it with honey. Tell me what… — Maria V. Snyder Dax Copy Share Image
You asked how I can be so calm. I don't have time not to be. I would like to grieve and worry… — Maria V. Snyder Achieve Copy Share Image
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 Care Copy Share Image
[Janco] paused. His eyes held a distant gleam as if seeing into his past. 'My first practice was a shock. I was… — Maria V. Snyder Cocky Copy Share Image
“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 Avery Copy Share Image
“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 Life 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 Couple Beers Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
His movements were so graceful that I wondered if he had been a dancer, but his words betrayed to me that his… — Maria V. Snyder Betrayed 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
Life is like molten glass. It flows, it's flexible, it can be molded and shaped and...what do you say? Ah, yes. It… — Maria V. Snyder Dust Copy Share Image
I am a Stormdancer! Mere metal is nothing compared with the power of a storm." Kade made his voice boom and spread… — Maria V. Snyder Arms 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
“Move back,” the man on the left ordered Valek. “Or I’ll skewer your friend.” Valek considered the threat. “Do you plan to… — Maria V. Snyder Effectiveness Copy Share Image
“Leif: Getting killed would have been easier. No guilt. No worries. No fear. Caring for someone is terrible and wonderful. I don't… — Maria V. Snyder Caring Copy Share Image
In fact, he's never taken an interest in a woman before. I was beginning to to suspect he might prefer one of… — Maria V. Snyder Air Copy Share Image
“Then you understand why I don't want to get close to another again. What happens when she dies, too? I couldn't bear… — Maria V. Snyder Fear Copy Share Image
“When we reached the door, Belen stepped in the way. 'If any harm—' 'Comes to her, you’ll rip out my arms. Got… — Maria V. Snyder Danger Copy Share Image
“But they fight in the name of the creator." "I don't care if they fight in the name of broccoli. The goal… — Maria V. Snyder Broccoli Copy Share Image
“Janco smiled with a predatory grin. “If anyone beats us. And I’m feeling disinclined to allow that to happen.” — Maria V. Snyder Feeling Copy Share Image
“Of course, you didn't want our help. Now I have to go beat up some soldier just to keep my ego intact.” — Maria V. Snyder Ego Copy Share Image
Valek: You know a death sentence hasn't kept us apart before. Yelena: Is that an order Valek? Valek: No, it's a promise! — Maria V. Snyder Death Copy Share Image
“My cape caught fire. I dived to the sand and rolled on the ground to snuff the flames. So much for my… — Maria V. Snyder Fire Copy Share Image
“Your life is like this snake's coils. No matter how many turns it makes, you'll end up back where you belong.” — Maria V. Snyder Belong Copy Share Image
Another relative?" Valek asked. A broad smile stretched Moon Man's lips. "Yes. I am her mother's uncle's wife's third cousin. — Maria V. Snyder Broads Copy Share Image
Lief. That's not nice, considering all your sister has done for you," admonished Perl. "Oh right. How could I forget that she… — Maria V. Snyder Bait Copy Share Image
“What we do with our free time is none of your business. Now, why don't you shuffle off to Parffet. I saw… — Maria V. Snyder Ari Copy Share Image
In keeping with his cryptic nature, all your Story Weaver said was 'The horses know where to go.' It's certainly not a… — Maria V. Snyder Cryptic Copy Share Image
Ursan flourished the knife, threatening me. "Talk, or I'll start cutting off body parts." "Yours? Or mine?" I kept my voice steady… — Maria V. Snyder Body Copy Share Image
“(...) I pushed his sword arm down, and stood next to Valek. Out eyes met. I understood that Valek's loyalty to the… — Maria V. Snyder Valek Loyalty Copy Share Image
“He pulled back and I recognized the eagerness in his blue eyes. “Interesting problem, though. Could be a bit tricky.” “Free Leif… — Maria V. Snyder Grinned Copy Share Image
“Pushing magic toward the candle, I willed it to light. Nothing happened. Irys made a strangled sound and the candle burned. “Are… — Maria V. Snyder Fire Copy Share Image
“How touching,” Janco said, pretending to wipe his eyes. “Get going, Yelena. I don’t want you to see me cry.” He faked… — Maria V. Snyder Gaze Copy Share Image
No. I took this job in self-defense. Quain burns everything. Belen thinks jerky is all we need to survive. Flea's idea of… — Maria V. Snyder Defense Copy Share Image