Rule of Wolves (King of Scars, #2)

by Leigh Bardugo

“I have a surplus of bad ideas,” said Nikolai. “I have to spend them somewhere.”

This hits a little too close to home. A good friend once called me a bad idea maker and it was very warmly received.

“I think strong men show strength, but great men show strength tempered by compassion.”

once technology existed, it was impossible to control.

Said every sci-fi story ever.

Someday we’ll see an end to war, and then you and I will take a nap together.” “Is that your idea of seduction?” “These days? Yes.” “I’ll be honest—it’s incredibly compelling.”

This made me giggle and is honest romance, especially in a time of strife and trials

But love wasn’t a spell, some kind of benediction to be whispered, a balm or a cure-all. It was a single, fragile thread, which grew stronger through connection, through shared hardship and honored trust.

A nice and compelling definition