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“You're an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Some truths do nothing but destroy and decay what they do not obliterate. Truths do not always set one free. Only a fool who has spent their entire life being fed lies believes that.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“You’re such a bad influence,” I murmured as I placed my hand in his.
Hawke curled his fingers around mine. The weight and warmth of his hand was a pleasant shock. “Only the bad can be influenced, Princess.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I’m the Maiden, Hawke,” I reminded him – or myself, I wasn’t sure.
“And I don’t care.”
My eyes flew open in shock. “I can’t believe you just said that.”
“I did. And I’ll say it again. I don’t care what you are.” Hawke’s hand slid off my back. A moment later, I felt his palm flatten against my cheek with unerring accuracy. “I care about who you are.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“When you listen to me, I think the stars will fall.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“It doesn’t matter if I want--”
“And you do want.” His whisper danced over my cheek. “What you want is me.”
My breath caught. “That doesn’t matter.”
“What you want should always matter.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Promise me you won't forget this, Poppy. That no matter what happens tomorrow, the next day, next week, you won't forget this, forget that this was real”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Tiny coils of tension formed in my stomach. Part of me wanted to be reminded of what I surely had not forgotten. Thank the gods, the smarter, logical part of me won out. "There was nothing worth remembering."

"Now you insult me after throwing a dagger at my face? You've wounded my tender feelings.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“The next time you go out, wear better shoes and thicker clothing. Those slippers are likely to be the death of you, and that dress... the death of me”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Like when I saw a spider, I behaved as if it were the size of a horse with the cold calculation of an assassin.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I was the Maiden, the Chosen … I wasn’t Poppy but a shadow of a person who wasn’t allowed to experience, need, live, or want.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Would you love to hear that I really like you?" he asked.
My heart skipped a beat, but I ignored the stupid organ. "Would you be sad if I said no?"
"I'd be devastated.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Because you’ve been fidgeting like you have spiders in your gown since the beginning of this,” he answered. Spiders in my gown? If I had spiders in my gown, I wouldn’t be fidgeting. I’d be screaming and stripping down to nothing. I wouldn’t care at all who witnessed it.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“You deserve so much more than what awaits you.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“The tender hug didn't fix the world. The pain and anger were still there. But Hawke was so warm, and his embrace was...gods, it felt like hope, like a promise that I wouldn't always feel this way.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Nothing is ever simple. And when it is, it's rarely every worth it.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I came back for you that night. Just like I told you I would. I came back for you, and you weren't there. You promised me, princess.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Truths do not always set one free. Only a food who has spent their entire life being fed lies believes that.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I am a bad maiden." "No" He kissed my other temple. "You're a perfectly normal girl. What is expected of you is what's bad" He paused. "And yes, you're also a very bad Maiden”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“You’re important to me, Poppy. Not because you’re the Maiden, but because you’re… you.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“The Duchess spoke, though saying what, I wasn’t sure. Hawke’s gaze remained fastened on mine as he stepped forward. “Both halves are as beautiful as the whole.” My lips parted on a sharp inhale. I couldn’t even look to see what the Duke’s reaction was, though I was sure it was nothing short of cataclysmic. Hawke placed a hand on the hilt of his broadsword and bowed slightly, his gaze never once leaving mine. “With my sword and with my life, I vow to keep you safe, Penellaphe,” he spoke, voice deep and smooth, reminding me of rich, decadent chocolate. “From this moment until the last moment, I am yours.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Never cave to panic. If you do, you die. He’d been right. Fear could heighten the senses, but panic slowed everything down.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“That was very naughty,” Hawke chided, snatching the sword out of my hand as if I hadn’t been holding onto it. “You are so incredibly violent.” He dipped his chin and whispered, “It still turns me on.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Somewhere in there, my present had become the past. I turned to the Rise. Somewhere out there, my future awaited.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“My blood pounded through me in a dizzying push. “I don’t like anything about you.”  
He laughed as his lips skimmed the side of my throat. “I love how you lie.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“There was always someone whose pain cut so deeply, was so raw, that their anguish became a palpable entity”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Correction,” he said, and then he laughed as the trickle of blood seeped down his neck. It wasn’t a harsh laugh or a patronizing one. He sounded amused. “You’re an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature.” Pausing, he glanced down. “Nice weapon. Bloodstone and wolven bone. Very interesting…” His gaze flicked up. “Princess.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“You know what I think?”
“I’m half afraid to hear it.”
“Things are about to get so much more exciting around here.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Just so you know, Penellaphe doesn’t need protection. She is more than capable of handling things herself. But that is my future you are walking away with. Guard her well. Your life depends on it.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“Told him that if a woman fights with that kind of passion and makes you work that hard to earn even a smile, then that’s the kind of woman you want by your side in and out of the bedchamber.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire