Mia

“There are rumours that Cardan never wanted the throne, that he will hand it over to Oak willingly at some vague future time. But when I think of High King Cardan with his black curls and cruel mouth, the way he behaves- silly and dangersome all at once- I don't believe he would relinquish power. He might, however, trick Oak into going on a quest he wouldn't return from. Build him up with stories of honour and valiant deeds.”
― Holly Black, The Stolen Heir

“I picture the High Queen as she was in that final battle, blood flecked across her face. Chopping off the head of the serpent who’d been her beloved, even if it doomed her side to failure, all to save a land that despised her.
Now, that was hate that was somehow also hope.”
― Holly Black, The Stolen Heir

“He's the kind of beautiful that makes people want to smash things.”
― Holly Black, The Stolen Heir

“Kings and heroes drop like flies, but queens outlive them all.”
― Costanza Casati, Clytemnestra