There, that's better. Now you look like the wild scrub that fell into my life." "Because you loosened the vent's screws." "Best.… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Yelena.” I halted in the doorway, looking back over my shoulder. “You once said I wasn’t ready to believe your reason for… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
There's always another storm. It's the way the world works. Snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms, sandstorms, and firestorms. Some are fierce and others are… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“I stared at Irys. My Story Weaver had to be laughing his blue ass off right now. My future appeared to be… — Maria V. Snyder Cliffhanger Copy Share Image
Back so soon?" he asked. "Too bad. I was just about to organize a search for your dead body. What happened when… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Hasn’t stopped us before. And besides, if they wanted to kill us, we’d be dead by now and would be having an… — Maria V. Snyder After death Copy Share Image
Why is she convinced Ambrose is out to get her" Leif asked "Ambrose?" Yelena raised a slender eyebrow. She carried a tray… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“My plans had seemed straightforward, then my road kept dipping and turning and I kept getting caught in its traps. No I… — Maria V. Snyder Journey 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 Copy Share Image
“Is there anything else you haven't told me?" My head spun. So much had happened and we still needed to stop a… — Maria V. Snyder Death 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 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 Copy Share Image
“Kade: How long did it take before you could think of her without... Opal: The burning pain? Kade: Yes. Opal: Two to… — Maria V. Snyder 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 Copy Share Image
“Ari's coming with backup. Should I pretend we barely survived without his help or gloat that we didn't need him at all?"… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
My cheek stung and throbbed. I remained on the floor of the cave. Belen stood between me and Kerrick. "...temper in check.… — Maria V. Snyder 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 Copy Share Image
Some Queen of the Pipes, I thought. I'd believed I was better than a mindless drone. But I was the mindless one,… — Maria V. Snyder Drones Copy Share Image
Did you live here?" Leif asked. I nodded. "For two years"."Where did you stay?" "I had a room in Valek's suite." Leif… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Don't worry. I'm only your escort tonight. I would offer to protect you from the drunken attentions of the other men, but… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“When I carved this, my thoughts were on you, love. Your life is like this snake's coils. No matter how many turns… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
In the end, only Leif believed that you were still alive. He thought you might be hiding somewhere, playing a game. As… — Maria V. Snyder Alive Copy Share Image
I understood that Valek’s loyalty to the Commander was without question. His blue eyes held a fierce determination and I knew in… — Maria V. Snyder Blue Copy Share Image
Don't worry. I'm only your escort tonight. I would offer to protect you from the drunken attentions of the other men, but… — Maria V. Snyder Attention 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 Copy Share Image
You’re better off fighting hand to hand than wielding a weapon you don’t know how to use. A skilled opponent would simply… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Every decision, every interaction, every step, every time you get out of bed in the morning, you take a risk. To survive… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Lavender Lady not go again," Kiki said in my mind. "I'll try to avoid it. No promises, though." She huffed. "Next time… — Maria V. Snyder Humor Copy Share Image
Out of nowhere, Valek appeared before me, yelling in my ear, shaking my shoulders. Stupidly, belatedly, I realized he was the drunk.… — Maria V. Snyder Beer 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 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 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
“(...) 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 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 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
Another relative?" Valek asked. A broad smile stretched Moon Man's lips. "Yes. I am her mother's uncle's wife's third cousin." --Valek and… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
You're right. And so was my snake." Snake?" He pulled my arm out to expose my bracelet. "When I carved this my… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
In the war room, love? What if someone comes in?” I stood and removed his shirt. “Then they’ll have a good story… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“When I failed to move, Valek pushed me off the mat and curled in my place under the covers. “Ahh. Still warm.”… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
...things happen that are out of your control.' Kerrick gave him a tight smile. 'You mean I'm not omnipotent?' 'You're not even… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
