If it works, it will be plenty dramatic. And I suppose that if it doesn't work, it will be even more dramatic, what with the blast."" David, I think you just made a joke." He frowned, utterly perplexed. "Did I?

— Leigh Bardugo

If you don't care about money, Nina dear, call it by its other names."" Kruge? Scrub? KAZ's one true love?"" Freedom, security, retribution.

— Leigh Bardugo

I have loved you all my life, Mal," I whispered through my tears. "There is no end to our story.

— Leigh Bardugo

I just know there's no way to live without pain - no matter how long or short your life is. People let you down. You get hurt and do damage in return.

— Leigh Bardugo

I'll get them out and come back. I promise."" On your word as a cutthroat and a pirate?" He touched my cheek once, briefly. "Privateer." Another explosion rocked the grounds." Let's go!" shouted Mal. As we sprinted into the tunnel, I glanced back and saw Nikolai silhouetted against the purple twilight. I wondered if I'd ever see him again.

— Leigh Bardugo

I may not have been completely honest about that."" You? Less than truthful? I'm shocked, Nikolai. Shocked and horrified.

— Leigh Bardugo

I miss a good cup of tea, dancing, boys-definitely not rain."" We dance," Diana protested. Maeve had just laughed. "You dance differently when you know you won't live forever.

— Leigh Bardugo

I need someone who can be invisible, who can become a ghost. Do you think you can do that?" I'm already a ghost, she thought. I died in the hold of a slaver ship."I think so.

— Leigh Bardugo

Inez placed her hands on Nina’s shoulders. “We’ll see each other again.”“Of course we will. You’ve saved my life. I’ve saved yours.”“I think you’re ahead on that count.”“No, I don’t mean in the big ways.” Nina’s eyes took them all in. “I mean the little rescues. Laughing at my jokes. Forgiving me when I was foolish. Never trying to make me feel small. It doesn’t matter if it’s next month, or next year, or ten years from now, those will be the things I remember when I see you again.” Kaz offered his gloved hand to Nina. “Until then, Denis.”“Count on it, Breaker.” They shook.

— Leigh Bardugo

I opened my mouth, but the same words came to me again and again. I will not scream. Furthermore, I will not scream. Furthermore, I will not scream.

— Leigh Bardugo