After having grown up surrounded by so much manufactured beauty, Amara had come to want something different. Something that wasn't necessarily beautiful. Something imperfect, interesting, and perhaps even ugly.

— Morgan Rhodes

All magic comes with a price. A price that is never revealed until after the damage has been done.

— Morgan Rhodes

Believe in magic. Believe in the impossible

— Morgan Rhodes

But before she could speak another word, he crushed his mouth against hers. It was so unexpected that she hadn't the chance to even think of pushing him away. His body pressed her firmly against the rough cave wall. His hands slid down to her waist to pull her closer to him. And just like that, with his proximity, with his kiss, he managed to fill her every sense. He was smoke from the campfire, he was leaves and moss and the night itself. There was nothing gentle in the rebel's kiss, nothing sweet or kind. It was like nothing she'd ever experience before, and so very dangerous—every bit as deadly as the kiss of an arrow. Finally, he pulled back just a little, his dark eyes glazed as if half drunk." Princess..." He cupped her face between his hands, his breath ragged. Her lips felt bruised. "I suppose that's how Persians show their anger and frustration?

— Morgan Rhodes

But I want you to know," Cleo continued, "that there is hope. And that I am living proof of that hope. Because, even though I was forced into this marriage against my will, I have come to know Prince Magnus Lukas Zamora very well these last months. And one thing I've learned is that Prince Magnus is nothing like his father. Prince Magnus is brave and compassionate, and he truly wants what's just and best for this kingdom. Kindness is what makes a good king who will put the needs and rights of his people before his own desires.

— Morgan Rhodes

But there was nothing else she could be right now except strong.

— Morgan Rhodes

Darkness became her world...

— Morgan Rhodes

Even in the darkest and most cruel person, there is still a kernel of good. And within the most perfect champion, there is also darkness. The question is, will one give into the dark or the light?

— Morgan Rhodes

Evil is a choice one makes, not a natural state of being.

— Morgan Rhodes

F you want something," Tomas had always said "you have to take it. Because nobody's ever going to give it to you. Remember that, little brother.

— Morgan Rhodes