The Empire of Gold (The Daevabad Trilogy, #3)

by S.A. Chakraborty

“I do not believe ambitious men who say the only route to peace and prosperity lies in giving them more power—particularly when they do it with lands and people who are not theirs.

People do not cross a sea to fight without expecting some return on their investment.”

“She told me to keep myself whole. That there wasn’t any shame in taking care of yourself in order to help those who needed you.”

Sit with this burden, Dara. You may find doing so is easier than holding it over your head and waiting for it to crush you.”

“I have a lot of experience in loving frustrating people.

lmaaaooooooooooo....me.

Nahri was aching for a cup and could always reheat it in her hands, one of the most genuinely blessed parts of having fire magic.

This would be the magic that I would want above any other fire magic capabilities.