Adana were no joke. ... Not much is known about this dragon [the aforementioned Gander], except that he apparently had yellow heels. I wonder why that was such an important detail. I mean if I were describing Godzilla, the color of his heels wouldn’t be the first thing I would mention.

— Ilona Andrews

A dense wall of greenery bordered it, ...an impenetrable barrier of oaks, evergreen shrubs, blackberry that somehow resisted the frost, and thorns. In the defense department, the witches would make Sleeping Beauty’s evil witch weep with jealousy.

— Ilona Andrews

A forest," William said, his expression distant. "Where the ground is dry soil and stone. Where tall trees grow and centuries of autumn carpet their roots. Where the wind smells of game and wildflowers."" Why, that was lovely, Lord Bill. Do you ever write poetry? Something for your blue blood lady?"" No."" She doesn't like poetry?"" Leave it." Hehe. "Oh, so you have a lady. How interest--

— Ilona Andrews

Amy," Elsie Moore said in her crackling voice, her gaze fixed on Declan. "I want you to get me a new bear. A blond one.

— Ilona Andrews

And I meant to tell you: that was a one-in-a-thousand shot." She raised her hand. "Don't."" It was awesome," George confirmed. "It really was," Jack said. "His head exploded.

— Ilona Andrews

Andrea: ".... I think a dog is a great idea. I just never pictured you with a mutant poodle.” Kate: “He isn’t a poodle. He’s a Doberman mix." Andrea: “Aha. Keep telling yourself that.

— Ilona Andrews

Andrea raised her hand. “This is the hand that slapped Aunt B.”“Maybe you should have it gold-plated.”“Here, you can touch it, since you’re my best friend.

— Ilona Andrews

An evil spark flared in his eyes. "Trade: raccoon for some answers.

— Ilona Andrews

Anger - a better alternative to caffeine.

— Ilona Andrews

At the door, Audrey called, "Are you coming?"" No, just breathing hard, love." He glanced at her and was rewarded by an outraged glare, followed by, "Oh, my God!

— Ilona Andrews