Hexed (The Iron Druid Chronicles #2)

by Kevin Hearne

“Very well, since you are the verbal acrobat who walks the tightrope of the zeitgeist, educate me.

Icy glares from vampires are far icier than icy glares from people. And when the vampire giving you an icy glare is originally from Iceland, you are confronted with the archetypal origin of the term, and you shouldn’t be surprised if your core body temperature drops a few degrees.

That was a lot of alliteration for a doubtful Druid deliberating over a deity’s dubious designs.

You must proceed on the expectation of good manners, both yours and hers. That is the essence of hospitality.

The answer to enemies who heal annoyingly fast is always, always decapitation. That is why swords will never go out of style.

The situation outside was a giant bowl full of gloom and grim.

By her love I am protected, By her courage I am made fearless, By her might I am made strong, By her mercy I am spared.