“ It's always been this way. There were rumors about me even before I was born. It's why my mother never calls me Sobachka. She says it makes me sound like a mongrel."My heart gave a little pang at that… Leigh Bardugo
“ I shouldn't have lost my temper that way. It just pricks his pride, makes him dig in his heels.""So why did you?" I asked, genuinely curious. It was rare for Nikolai's emotions to get the best of him.… Leigh Bardugo
“ Don’t ever stop believing in your own personal transformation. It is still happening even on the days you may not realize it or feel like it. Lalah Delia
“ I have loved you all my life, Mal," I whispered through my tears. "There is no end to our story. Leigh Bardugo