Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch, #1)

by Ann Leckie

“People often think they would have made the noblest choice, but when they find themselves actually in such a situation, they discover matters aren’t quite so simple.”

“Which me are you talking to?” I asked. “Which life that was denied me do you intend I live? Should I send you monthly reports, so you can be sure my choices meet with your approval?”

“We have a saying, where I come from: Power requires neither permission nor forgiveness.”