Maria V. Snyder Quotes

I understood that Valek’s loyalty to the Commander was without question. His blue eyes held a fierce determination and I knew in my soul that Valek would take his own life after he had taken mine.

'Did you live here?' Leif asked. I nodded. 'For two years'.'Where did you stay?' 'I had a room in Valek's suite.' Leif shot me an incredulous look. 'Boy, you worked fast.'

Only Valek would consider an attempt on my life a fascinating diversion.

One, and two, and three, four, five. Keep fighting like this and you will die," Janco sang.

Oscove?" Valek paused. "He didn't have the stomach for it.

Sorry. An overdeveloped nurturing instinct comes with being a healer.

To Yelena, our newest food taster. May you last longer than your predecessor.

You should know what happens when you play with fire, Cahill. Eventually, you'll get burned.

When the effort fails, is it worth the cost?

His words sliced through my heart, cutting it into little pathetic pieces.

Don't knock the power of a pest," Leif said. "Persistance and stubborness can be useful in many situations.

I'm glad you're here. We've had some...interesting developments." Leif groaned. "That's Yelena-speak for life-threatening danger.

Living with your decision must be hard. Nothing I or anyone can say will give you any peace. You must reconcile your actions in your heart.

Don't feel ashamed for having those feelings and those memories. What happened in the past can't be changed, but they can be a guide for what happens in the future.

I feel an extremely annoyed thunderstorm nearby," Kade warned. "Actually, I'm the one annoyed. The thunderstorm could go either way." - Storm Glass

Trella! You’re here,” he said with glee. “Even though I’m not as smart as you, I do know where I am.

It's a dirty way to fight, but I'm late for lunch.

I doubt I would ever be missed. Noted absent, charged delinquent, reprimanded but never missed.

If you put enough sheep together you have a herd- a force to be reckoned with.

Words are easy. It's convincing the heart that's hard.

They actually think I would abandon the Commander. they have no concept of loyalty.

I took three steps and was wrapped in his arms, where I belonged. No confusion here. No worries here. No troubles here.

Should haves lead to death

Yalena: Could you always open your door? Kiki: Yes. Fence, too. Yalena Why don't you? Kiki: Hay sweet. Fresh water. Peppermints.

Don't worry. I'm only your escort tonight. I would offer to protect you from the drunken attentions of the other men, but I know all too well that you're quite capagble of holding your own.

I did what any good rat would do. I bit down on the guard's hand until I tasted blood.

I balled my hands into tight fists to keep them from wrapping around Mr. I-Know-Everything's superior neck.

Valek: You know a death sentence hasn't kept us apart before. Yelena: Is that an order Valek? Valek: No, it's a promise!

"How did you - " "Fool your guards? They're not very good. They forgot to check the ceiling for spiders." Valek grinned. His angular face softened.

The Queen Seeker was back!

She's the nicest person I know." Zila chewed on her lower lip. "Well, the second nicest. Avry's the first.

Don’t worry," I said. "These men are good. They’re going to heal the world.

You could change into a goat and it would still apply.

You’ve only had a small glimpse of how insufferable and annoying I can be. As the older brother, it’s my birthright.

It's the effort, not the results that matter.

Ah, Kerry. You've found your heart. Who is she?" ... "A healer, but she's... gone.

It’s your fault. I was defending you!” I blurted. He paused. “In protecting my honor, you exposed months of work. I should be flattered?

Here we go. Kerrick was as subtle as a thunderstorm.

It had been wishful thinking, plain and simple, dangerous for me to indulge in. Hope, happiness and freedom were not in my future.

I gave him a bored look. I had been threatened many times before and had learned that the men who didn’t make verbal threats were the most dangerous.

Before he turned away, I asked, 'What do you need?' 'I need you. I need to give you a proper kiss. I need you to be my mate.

No," I said. "I'm not safe, Belen. Who is going to tear Kerrick's arm off if he hits me again? Come on," I urged. "Stay with us".

And clay-caked clothes are so last year.

Nice Kerrick was scarier than Mean Kerrick.

"Another relative?" Valek asked. A broad smile stretched Moon Man's lips. "Yes. I am her mother's uncle's wife's third cousin."

I'd wish you luck, but I don't think it would help," "Why not?" "My lady, you make your own luck.

Some Queen of the Pipes, I thought. I'd believed I was better than a mindless drone. But I was the mindless one, hiding away. Even now I referred to them as if I didn't belong.

Poisoned, pursued and living with a psychopath. Not what I would consider the good life. Death has its perks.

Bad dreams are ghosts of our fears and worries, haunting us while we sleep. I doubt Valek is in trouble.

Many have tried to kill us. All have failed. -Valek