Andrew Shvarts > Quotes

“I leaned forward and pressed Muriel's tip to his chest...
His eyes met mine, and a single tear ran down his cheek. 'All I ever wanted was you.'
'I know,' I replied, and pushed the sword in up to the hilt.”
― Andrew Shvarts, War of the Bastards

“You must be easily impressed," Zell said.

Lyriana nodded thoughtfully, not offended at all. "I supposed that's true, certainly compared to someone so worldly. I can only imagine the life experiences you've had to leave you so jaded." Zell blinked, trying to figure out if he'd just been insulted or complimented.”
― Andrew Shvarts, Royal Bastards

“I pretended to be your friend so I could betray you," he said. "And I didn't do it for my people or my family's honor. I did it because I wanted my father to be proud of me again. I did it for the man who threw an ax at my skull. So what does that make me?"
"A bastard," I said. "Same as me.”
― Andrew Shvarts, Royal Bastards

“By the law of the Old Kings and the laws of the Kingdom of Nveris, under the eyes of its True Queen, I hereby declare Tilla Kent to be my true-born daughter, and rightful heir to House Kent.' His gaze met mine. A single tear streaked down his cheek. 'You are bastard no more, my love.”
― Andrew Shvarts, War of the Bastards

“Honor", Zell repetead, as if tasting the word in his mouth. "I suppose honor can mean whatever we twist it to mean.”
― Andrew Shvarts, Royal Bastards

“Honor", Zell repetead, as if tasting the word on his mouth. "I suppose honor can mean whatever we twist it to mean.”
― Andrew Shvarts, Royal Bastards

“Being a hero doesn't mean getting rewards or praise. Being a hero means suffering so other people don't have to. Being a hero means pain.”
― Andrew Shvarts, War of the Bastards