1,728 Quotes by Leigh Bardugo

The firebird was Ravka. It was right that we should kneel.

You're lucky you didn't get shot," Mal said angrily..."It was worth it," I replied. "Besides, no one's going to shoot the Sun Summoner.""You just punched a prince, Alina. I guess we can add one more act of treason to our list."I shook out my sore hand. My knuckles smarted. "First of all, are we so sure he really is a prince? And second, you're just jealous.""Of course I'm jealous. I thought I was going to get to punch him. That isn't the point.

In case you've forgotten, I tried to kill you.""And failed.""Here's to second chances.

With a start, I realized that the room smelled like him. I had never even noticed that he had a scent. I shut my eyes and breathed deeply. What was it? The crisp edge of a winter wind. Bare branches. The smell of absence, the smell of night.

Why shouldn't I be afraid of you?" I asked. "You're the Darkling. I'm not saying you would throw me in a ditch or ship me off to Tsibeya, but you certainly could. You can cut people in half. I think it's fair to be a little intimidated."He studied me for a long moment, and I wished fervently that I'd kept my mouth shut. But then that half smile flickered across his face. "You may have a point.

You can't control the Fold. It has to be destroyed.""Careful, Alina," he said with a slight smile. "I've had the same thought about you.

You're mad.""I know it pleases you to think so.

I'd like to free you," he said quietly."Free me, flay me. So many options.

He sighed. "It was a threat, Alina. It accomplished what it needed to.""So you wouldn't have cut me?""I didn't say that.