297 Quotes by Naomi Novik

No, it is just pyrite, but it is very pretty, is it not? I suppose you are one of those hoarding creatures,” Laurence said, looking affectionately up at Temeraire; many dragons had an inborn fascination with jewels or precious metals. “I am afraid I am not rich enough a partner for you; I will not be able to give you a heap of gold to sleep on.” “I should rather have you than a heap of gold, even if it were very comfortable to sleep on,” Temeraire said. “I do not mind the deck.” He.

Well, I would have struck him, but I would have had to get up. You have no notion how difficult it is to arrange skirts when sitting down; it took me five minutes together the first time.

And I wasn’t old enough to be wise, so I loved her more, not less, because I knew she would be taken from me soon.

If you don’t want a man dead, don’t bludgeon him over the head repeatedly.

I leaned against his side, his irritation oddly comforting. After a moment he grudgingly put his arm around me. The deep quiet was already settling back upon the grove, as if all the fire and rage we’d brought could make only a brief interruption in its peace.

I’m delighted to report my repaired door slammed shut on his heels beautifully.

Magic was singing in me, through me; I felt the murmur of his power singing back that same song.

There are authorities to choose from,” Tharkay said, “to suit any action, if you like; I prefer to keep the choice a little closer.

I had forgotten to fear him, from too much time spent too close.