Malice (Malice Duology #1)

by Heather Walter

so grateful when I offer suggestions. I think it makes them feel less the villain. Like they didn’t come here specifically to do harm to someone they’ve convinced themselves deserves it.

I’ll never be a heroine like Leythana. In Briar, I’ll only ever be a villain.

What would Leythana think now, if she could glimpse the future her efforts had wrought? I think she would burn it all down.

“History is written by victors.” He cups my face in his ice-cold hands. Frost tickles my nose. “Embrace your gift. Your heritage. Such wild, untapped power. You are perfect.”