Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)

by Sarah J. Maas

I can’t stomach the idea of marrying a woman inferior to me in mind and spirit. It would mean the death of my soul.”

“You’re remarkably judgmental.” “What’s the point in having a mind if you don’t use it to make judgments?”

I name you Elentiya, ‘Spirit That Could Not Be Broken.’ ”

And … no matter how frivolous and twisted that competition was, I’m grateful it brought you into my life. As long as I live, I’ll always be thankful for that.”