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“For a moment, a desire for vengeance rises in me. Once, she laughed at my humiliation. Now I could gloat before hers. This is what power feels like, pure unfettered power. It's great.”

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Book:The Wicked King

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The Wicked King

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Holly Black, born on November 10, 1971, is a renowned fantasy fiction writer from the United States. Her works are known for their unique imagination and profound emotional depth, which have won her a large fan base. more

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“Better she never be a bride than wind up a widow”

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“Watch the blade, not the soldier. Steel never deceives.”

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Source: The Cruel Prince / The Wicked King / The Queen of Nothing

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“...even terrible memories are better than weird gaps or the hollowness of your feelings not making sense.”

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“I remember you,' says the door. 'My prince's lady.' 'You're mistaken,' I say. 'Seldom.' The door swings open with a slight creak that indicates disuse. 'Hail and welcome.”

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