1,728 Quotes by Leigh Bardugo

Droessen knew the properties of every kind of wood and paint and lacquer; he could finesse the gears of a clock until the spun with silent precision. And yet, though he could smile readily, charm easily, and play the part of a gentleman, he had never truly understood people or the workings of their steady-running but inconstant hearts.

My life began with wanting something for myself.

I would murder the only person I’d ever loved and who had ever loved me. I’d dive back into battle wearing his bones.

Jesper was used to people shooting at him. He would have been a little insulted if they'd stopped shooting at him.

You’re stupid about a lot of things, Wylan, but you are not stupid. And if I ever hear you call yourself a moron again, I’m going to tell Matthias you tried to kiss Nina. With tongue.”Wylan wiped his nose on his sleeve. “He’ll never believe it.”“Then I’ll tell Nina you tried to kiss Matthias. With tongue.

Nina might not be able to put you back, you know. Not without another dose of parem. You could be stuck like this.” “Why does it matter?” “I don’t know!” Jesper said angrily. “Maybe I liked your stupid face.

If only you could talk to girls in equations.” There was a long silence, and then, eyes trained on the notch they’d created in the link, Wylan said, “Just girls?”Jesper restrained a grin. “No. Not just girls.

Wylan,” Jesper said, giving him a little shake. “Maybe your tutors didn’t cover this lesson, but you do not argue with a man covered in blood and a knife up his sleeve.

The shout came from far below, and it took a moment for Jesper to realize it was Wylan calling to him. He tried to ignore him, taking aim again.“Jesper!”I’m going to kill that little idiot. “What do you want?” he shouted down.“Close your eyes!”“You can’t kiss me from down there, Wylan.”“Just do it!”“This better be good!” He shut his eyes.“Are they closed?”“Damn it, Wylan, yes, they’re—”There was a shrill, shrieking howl, and then bright light bloomed behind Jesper’s lids.