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“The King has stepped down, the path to the throne is clear. If there weren't an all-powerful dictator and his monstrous horde to attend to, I'd be opening a bottle of champagne.”

Quote by Leigh Bardugo

Book:Ruin and Rising

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Ruin and Rising

In this fantasy novel, the protagonist embarks on a perilous quest, encountering various obstacles and allies as they strive to overcome a dark and ominous fate. more

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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

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Source: Ruin and Rising

“You were meant to be my balance Aline. You are the only person in the world who might rule with me, who might keep my powers in check”

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Source: Ruin and Rising

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