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"What did it mean to be a *good person* in a system built on such a fundamental *bad?* Could the best intentions & noble ends ever justify reprehensible means?" (Pg. 656)

"Let us seek virtue in all things." (pg. 586)

"A culture of their own - a vibrant one, full of music, & art & rich storytelling, a close-knit community that loved & lost together, fought & died together. We found pockets of beauty & humor in our suffering, & when we couldn't find them, we *created* them both an act of defiance & an act of survival." (Pg 638-9)

"Being with ♡ never felt like a sacrifice. He'd go to hell & back to help me achieve my dreams - & not just because he loved me, but because they were his dreams, too. Because we were the same in deeply fundamental ways that were etched in our bones & dyed in our blood." (Pg. 565)

IDK how to describe what it's like to read one's own love/partner/dedication story within an epic fantasy saga. Magic = too on the nose

"Do you think they'll stop there? They wish death on anyone they deem *different.* What happens when they find you different because of your gender, your skin color, or your realm? Or the gods you worship or the people you love?....

ISN'T INJUSTICE OUR **REAL** ENEMY - IN WHATEVER FORM IT TAKES & WHOEVER IT COMES FROM?" (pg 532-3)

"An ember given is a flame received." (Pg 129)

"Don't you dare mistake compassion for lack of courage. Anyone can slaughter their enemies. Hate is easy - it's mercy that requires the greater strength." Pg.105

*Moment of appreciation*
"Even in the midst of his own inner unrest, he was always protecting me, always thinking of me, even in the smallest of ways."

Couldn't wait for the re-release in Nov. Folks, get your to-read list in order because this series is timely, empowering, entertaining, & a true page turner. While the theme is very literally fire/flame, it is appropriately mild in the spicy dept. if you're like me & prefer more overall action, adventure, plot/story than explicit details.

"Don't provoke a fight unless you intend to see ot through."