And what god do you serve, then?”“Whichever will grant me good fortune.” “I don’t think gods work that way.” “I don’t think I care.

— Leigh Bardugo

Her heart felt too full, a dry creek bed ill-prepared for such rain.

— Leigh Bardugo

He swept the red cloak around Inez's shoulders in a rain of petals and blossoms as she continued to strap on her knives. She looked almost as startled as the flower seller." What?" he asked as he tossed her a Mister Crimson mask that matched his own." Those were my mother's favorite flower."" Good to know Van Deck didn't cure you of sentiment."" Nice to be back, KAZ."" Good to have you back, Wraith.

— Leigh Bardugo

I need someone who can be invisible, who can become a ghost. Do you think you can do that?" I'm already a ghost, she thought. I died in the hold of a slaver ship."I think so.

— Leigh Bardugo

Inez placed her hands on Nina’s shoulders. “We’ll see each other again.”“Of course we will. You’ve saved my life. I’ve saved yours.”“I think you’re ahead on that count.”“No, I don’t mean in the big ways.” Nina’s eyes took them all in. “I mean the little rescues. Laughing at my jokes. Forgiving me when I was foolish. Never trying to make me feel small. It doesn’t matter if it’s next month, or next year, or ten years from now, those will be the things I remember when I see you again.” Kaz offered his gloved hand to Nina. “Until then, Denis.”“Count on it, Breaker.” They shook.

— Leigh Bardugo