Iron Princess

“Open eyes are of little use when the mind behind them is closed.”
― Jim Butcher, Princeps' Fury

“There are big bad wolves all over the world who tremble at the sound of his name, yet a little puny coyote girl peanut-buttered the seat of Bran Cornick’s car because he told her that she should wear a dress to perform for the pack.”
― Patricia Briggs, Frost Burned

“He smiled crookedly. “I’ve never lost a duel to the death. Not one.”
― Jim Butcher, Captain's Fury

“Well,” Antillus Raucus said. “There it is.” “Brilliant last words,” Phrygius said beside him. “We’ll put them on your memorium. Right next to, ‘He died stating the obvious.’ ” “Ah,” Lord Placida said. “It begins.” “See?” Phrygius said. “Sandos knows how to go out with style.” “You want to go out with style, I’ll strangle you with your best silk tunic,” growled Antillus.”
― Jim Butcher, First Lord's Fury