“My hometown, Casenga, had in its location both the great advantage of being in a wonderfully scenic place (nestled between the arms of two mighty mountains and sheltered by a deep and lush forest) and the stark disadvantage of being in the remotest part of our kingdom. The war with Galland overseas kept King Stefano’s attention—and his resources—stretched thin. This left our town in a peculiar situation, awkwardly straddling the proud and civilized country of Romí, and the wild, perilous no-man’s-land that was the Doloria mountain range… the territory of witches.” MysteryFantasy RomanceFairytale RetellingOpening LinesRedding Book:Thief, Witch, And Liar Source: Thief, Witch, And Liar
“I’ve learned that there is only so much fighting you can do before you really get hurt, so it’s better to bear what you can, and laugh at what you cannot. Save fighting for what really matters.” MysteryFantasy RomanceResignationFairytale RetellingCharacter QuoteBravery QuotesRedding Book:Thief, Witch, And Liar Source: Thief, Witch, And Liar
“Why did you help me?” I hissed when I neared him. “I still won’t kiss you, you know.” “I know no such thing,” Bensiabel whispered back. “You’ll have plenty of opportunity to rethink it, in the coming days. Believe me.” MysteryFantasy RomanceFairytale RetellingCharacter QuoteReddingBensiabelMagical BargainsPrunella Book:Thief, Witch, And Liar Source: Thief, Witch, And Liar