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“Skin the colour of chestnuts”

Book:The Last Kingdom

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The Last Kingdom

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Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell, born on February 23, 1944, is a renowned British historical novelist. His works, set in medieval England, are particularly known for their vivid depiction of warfare and knightly life, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

“God dipped his fingers in black ink and inked my whole body. can’t you see it? i have poetry and history written all over my skin. can’t you see it? come closer and see how every melanin is a letter and every curve is a chapter. i am the sequel of a story with no ending in sight. | drawings on the wall.”

Poetry Identity Black Skin Faith Farai

Book:'PRETTY FOR A BLACK GIRL ' IS NOT A COMPLIMENT!

Source: 'PRETTY FOR A BLACK GIRL ' IS NOT A COMPLIMENT!

“Acknowledging that my skin was, in fact, Cocoa as it is, would have destroyed their narrative about who I really was. Therefore they had to convince everyone (but mostly themselves) that my skin colour was black, which is obviously not. They wanted to lessen the value of my skin, my people, and my origins.”

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Author:Mitta Xinindlu

“Do that thing you do where you use too many words to say something simple and confuse the issue.”

Grishaverse Nikolai Lantsov King Of Scars Nikolai Genya

Book:King of Scars

Source: King of Scars

“Everyone okay?" Mal asked. "Never better," said Genya shakily. David raised his hand. "I've been better.”

David Genya Mal Orostev

Book:Ruin and Rising

Source: Ruin and Rising

“Slowly, Genya stood, and silence fell around her. "How old are you, Yuri ?" "Eighteen, moi soverenyi" "When i was a year older than you, the Darkling set his mosnters on me, creatures born of the power you venerate so much. They had a taste for human flesh. He had to force them to stop." "Then he was not so cruel-" Genya held up a hand, and Nikolai was glad to see Yuri shut is mouth. "The Darkling didn't want me to die. He wante me to live - like this." "More fool of him,"sais Nikolai quietly, "to let such soldier survive.”

Soldier Grishaverse King Of Scars Genya

Book:King of Scars

Source: King of Scars

“Every poem is about a brave hero named Kregi," she said. "Every single one. He always has a steed, and we have to hear about the steed and the three different kinds of swords he carried and the color of the scarf he wore tied to his wrist and all the poor monsters he slew and then how he was a gentle man and true. For a mercenary, Tolya is disturbingly maudlin.”

Genya Tolya

Book:Ruin and Rising

Source: Ruin and Rising

“I can't do this," Genya whispered. Her face was swollen from crying. Her vibrant hair lay limp down her back. "You don't have to do anything," Zoya said. "Just be here. Stay standing." "Not even that." "I've got you. I won't let you fall.”

Friendship Grief Grishaverse Leigh Bardugo Zoya Nazyalensky King Of Scars Zoya Rule Of Wolves Genya Genya Safin

Book:Rule of Wolves

Source: Rule of Wolves

“A relationship will either make the majority of your life happy or miserable. It is important to take your time and make sure that it is a wise choice before making a commitment.”

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Book:Psychic Wisdom on Love and Relationships

Source: Psychic Wisdom on Love and Relationships

“I am ruination.”

Alina Genya Ruination

Book:Ruin and Rising

Source: Ruin and Rising

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