“Nina had grieved for her loss of power, for the connection she'd felt to the living world. But just as surely as life connected everything, so did death. It was that endless, fast-running river. She's dipped her fingers into its current, held the eddy of its power in her hand. She was the the Queen of Mourning, and in its depths, she would never drown.”
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Leigh Bardugo is a contemporary American author known for her fantasy novels. Born on April 6, 1975, she graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Comparative Literature. Bardugo's works have received critical acclaim for their complex characters, rich imagination, and profound themes. more
“I was lured though, thought Matthias. And it wasn't just her beauty.”
“I should have killed him when I had the chance. You showed mercy, Nina. Never regret that.”
“He knew damn well that Nina with her hands free was a deadly thing.”
“You wouldn't know a good time if it sidled up to you and stuck a lollipop in your mouth”