Siege and Storm (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #2)

by Leigh Bardugo

“We do the best we can,” I offered lamely. David looked at me then, the regret plain on his face. No matter what I said, we both knew the hard truth. We do our best. We try. And usually, it makes no difference at all.

The Little Palace had become a very lonely place. I was surrounded by people, but I almost felt like they couldn’t see me, only what they needed from me.