Long Live Evil (Time of Iron #1)

by Sarah Rees Brennan

“Everyone blames the wicked stepsister,” Rahela grumbled. “Just because I committed many crimes.”

This was a crisis, so Marius made the effort to puzzle out what the Cobra meant. In context, ‘anime T-shirts’ must be the traditional costume wherever the Cobra was from.

I wish more of this book was like this

Plants in one patch looked like ordinary green clumps, but made the ground hum with the muffled cries of young children.

What???

Rae had heard if you stare into the abyss, the abyss stares back at you. She hadn’t heard, then the abyss becomes your pal who thinks you have many common interests.

Rae had heard the saying that wars could be lost for the want of a nail. She must warn Vasilisa about His Majesty nailing and bailing.

“Hands off,” Key said simply. “I am your king!” Key shrugged. “Hands off, Your Majesty.”

“You saw this horse born,” Marius reminded him. “I told you his bloodline could find their way anywhere. You named him.” “That was a joke,” said Eric. Marius didn’t see what was humorous. He’d thought it was a nice name. The Cobra stared at the expanse of the warhorse’s arched neck, up to the rolling eyes. “So this is my noble steed, Google Maps?”