From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash, #1)

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Physical pain was almost always hot, but the kind that couldn’t be seen? It was almost always cold.

He had a sixth sense that only belonged to parents and made itself known when their child was up to no good.

“I mean, there aren’t many chances for children to become something other than what their parents were.”

Bravery and strength do not equal goodness.”

“Death is like an old friend who pays a visit, sometimes when it’s least expected and other times when you’re waiting for her. It’s neither the first nor the last time she’ll pay a visit, but that doesn’t make any death less harsh or unforgiving.”