Angela

“I need a sword first," I said. "People here keep taking mine.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Runaway King

“Any chance we can bypass the cruelest method of death and settle this over a game of cards?”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Runaway King

“What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are small maters to what lies within us.”
― Matt Myklusch, The Secret War

“You are the biggest fool of a boy I've ever known," Mott said. Then his tone softened. "But you will serve Carthya well."
"I wish I felt ready to do this," I said. "The closer we come to the moment, the more I see every defect in my character that caused my parents to send me away in the first place."
"From all I'm told, the prince they sent away was selfish, mischievous, and destructive. The king who returns is courageous, noble, and strong."
"And a fool," I added
Mott chuckled. "You are that too.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The False Prince