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Some Desperate Glory

by Emily Tesh (Goodreads Author)

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read in January 2024

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Alice said: " *edit: I had originally given it 4,5 out of 5, but recently upped it to 5 full stars because I’m still thinking about this book 5 months after I finished it. "

Jun 03, 2024 02:08AM · see review

“The three of you have one solution to every problem. Murder. No key fits every lock.” Cardan gives us all a stern look, holding up a long-fingered hand with my stolen ruby ring still on one finger. “Someone tries to betray the High King, murder. Someone gives you a harsh look, murder. Someone disrespects you, murder. Someone ruins your laundry, murder.”
― Holly Black, The Wicked King

tags: funny, murder

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“You must be strong enough to strike and strike and strike again without tiring. The first lesson is to make yourself that strong.”
― Holly Black, The Wicked King

tags: lesson, strike, strong, tired

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“The Folk doubtlessly learned this lesson long ago. They do not need to deceive humans. Humans will deceive themselves.”
― Holly Black, The Wicked King

tags: deceive, humans, lesson

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“Kill him before he makes you love him.”
― Holly Black, The Wicked King

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