"Our scars are like the rings in a tree trunk, showing its progress through life. How we heal and move forward through adversity . . . that is what makes the difference."
- Morgan Rhodes
"What? Who are you marrying?”His jaw tightened.“Princess Cleiona Bellos.”Lucia could not believe her ears. “This has been arranged.”Magnus gave her a look.“Oh, not at all. Since helping to take her fat..."
"Sometimes, to regain sanity, one had to acknowledge and embrace the madness."
"I'm going to continue keeping an eye on him, Becca said. If he does anything shady, I'll report back. I swear I won't let anything bad happen to you if I can help it. He nodded as he collected the co..."
"Some victories didn't taste as sweet as they should"
"f you want something," Tomas had always said "you have to take it. Because nobody's ever going to give it to you. Remember that, little brother."
"She could think of no other reason for this boy to continue to visit her if not to use her in some way."