“This goes to show you that sometimes the unseen is not to be feared and that those meant to love us most are not always ones who do.”

“There is no pain like the pain of transformation.”

“Sometimes when we find love we pretend it away, or ignore it, or tell ourselves we're imagining it. Because it's the most painful kind of hope there is. By indifference . By death.”

“Inej placed her hands on Ninas shoulders. Well see each other again.Of course we will. Youve saved my life. Ive saved yours.I think youre ahead on that count.No, I dont mean in the big ways. Ninas ...”

“Sisters in battle, I am shield and blade to you. As I breathe, your enemies will know no sanctuary. While I live, your cause is mine.”

“Human courage was different from Amazon bravery. She saw that now. For all the suspicion and derision she'd heard from her mother and her sisters about the mortal world, Diana couldn't help but adm...”

“I will have you without armor, Kaz Brekker. Or I will not have you at all.”