1,728 Quotes by Leigh Bardugo

Like calls to like.

I already unleashed Baghra on Nikolai. He's going to think I stockpile vicious old women.

I’m not what you think I am,” I whispered desperately.The Darkling stepped closer to me and said, his voice so low that only I could hear, “I doubt you have any idea what you are.

If I told you that I’m trying to save the world, would you believe me?

A decoy,” said the Darkling, coming up beside me. “We’ll take the southern trails. It’s what we should have done in the first place.”“So you do make mistakes,” I said without thinking.He paused in the act of pulling on his gloves, and I pressed my lips together nervously. “I didn’t mean—”“Of course I make mistakes,” he said. His mouth curved into a half smile. “Just not often.

Why did you go to her? Because with her he was human again.

Toss him over,” Zoya said. “Break his heart cruelly. I will gladly give our poor prince comfort, and I would make a magnificent queen.”I laughed. “You actually might, Zoya. If you could stop being horrible for a minute.”“With that kind of incentive, I can manage a minute. Possibly two.

Mercy." He said the word as if he were tasting something unfamiliar. "I could be merciful.

After a long moment, he said, "Aleksander."A little laugh escaped me. He arched a brow, a smile tugging at his lips. "What?""It's just so... common." Such an ordinary name, held by kings and peasants alike.His smile deepened and he cocked his head to the side. It almost hurt to see him this way. "Will you say it?" he asked."Aleksander," I whispered.