Ayushka

“Instead of being afraid, I could become something to fear.”
― Holly Black, The Cruel Prince

“He reaches toward me, as though he's going to run his fingers over the bruises. I bring up the crossbow, and he thinks better of it.”
― Holly Black, The Cruel Prince

“Her skin is the bluish color of skim milk,”
― Holly Black, The Cruel Prince

“Have I told you how hideous you look tonight?” Cardan asks, leaning back in the elaborately carved chair, the warmth of his words turning the question into something like a compliment.
“No” I say, glad to be annoyed back into the present. “Tell me.”
"I can't.”
― Holly Black, The Cruel Prince