Quotes From "Siege And Storm" By Leigh Bardugo

You just punched a prince, Alina. I guess we can add one more act of treason to our list.” I shook out my sore hand. My knuckles smarted. “First of all, are we so sure he really is a prince? And second, you’re just jealo 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. "I don't know, " he said, shredding the leaf. "You got angry. I got angry. The room was too damn hot."" I don't think that's it."" Indigestion?" he offered." It's because you actually care about what happens to this country, " I said. "The throne is just a prize to Vasily, something he wants to squabble over like a favorite toy, You're not like that. You'll make a good king." Nikolai froze. "I…" For once, words seemed to have deserted him. Then a crooked, embarrassed smile crept across his face. It was a far cry from his usual self-assured grin. "Thank you, " he said. I sighed as we resumed our pace. "You're going to be insufferable now, aren't you?" Nikolai laughed. "I'm already insufferable. . Leigh Bardugo

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

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. I'd been called plenty of names growing up." I like mongrels, " I said. "They have cute floppy ears."" My ears are very dignified. 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

He doesn’t need a donkey, ” says Ana Kuya. “He has a wife. Leigh Bardugo

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

The ox feels the yoke, but does the bird feel the weight of its wings? Leigh Bardugo

Of course I'm jealous. I thought I was going to get to punch him. That isn't the point. Leigh Bardugo

David looked at me, then, the regret plain on his face. No matter what I said, we both knew the hard truth. We do our best. We try. And usually, it makes no difference at all Leigh Bardugo

At that moment, the creature's back breached the waves, its body cutting through the water in a sinuous arch, rainbows sparking off the iridescent scales on its back. Rusalye. Leigh Bardugo

I don't think-"" Clearly. Why start now? Leigh Bardugo