“I closed my eyes, feeling tears slide down my cheeks, and I reached out to the thing within me that I'd kept hidden for so long. I'm sorry, I whispered to it. I'm sorry I left you so long in the dark. I'm sorry, but I'm ready now.”
This novel explores themes of love, loss, and resilience in a world where magic and politics intertwine. The protagonist, a young soldier, discovers her latent abilities and embarks on a quest to save her people. more
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
“Oh darling, your wild and untameable has been the best part of you all along. Welcome home.”
“The only thing breaking me was pretending to be like everyone else.”
“Destroying your mirrors leaves your facial blemishes intact.”
“Toute la vie est naissance. Et l'on s'adopte tel que l'on est.”
“Loving or accepting others unconditionally allows us to love and accept ourselves.”