Long Live Evil (Time of Iron #1)

by Sarah Rees Brennan

She held the knife she’d taken from his belt in position. Below the belt. “Are you sure you want to rob me?” Rae murmured teasingly. “Don’t make any sudden movements.” Key threw back his head and laughed with abandon. “You’re full of surprises. Like a magic trick in the shape of a woman.”

Sometimes rage is all women can give each other.

“Stop crying,” soothed Rae. “You’re already so ugly. Crying is making it worse.” Astonishment silenced Lia, as if Rae had stuffed a sock in her rosebud mouth. “I’m the most beautiful woman in the world!” Her face fell when she realized she’d forgotten to be modest and humble.