Kingdom of the Wicked (Kingdom of the Wicked, #1)

by Kerri Maniscalco

Free will was one of the most basic laws of nature in this world, beyond notions of light or dark magic, and should never be trifled with, which was why truth spells were off-limits.

Focusing on strict rules helped him grieve.

Magic is a living, breathing entity; it thrives on the energy you give it. Like all forces of nature, it is neither good nor bad—it simply becomes based on the user’s intent. Feed it love and it blossoms and grows. Nourish it with hate and it will deliver hate back to you tenfold.

So is the subconscious or universe

“Dangerous word. I’d avoid speaking in absolutes if I were you. They have a tendency to never stick.”

a lot could be gained from reading the silence.

down and let fear

anyone was capable of anything at any time.

there is no strategic value in getting lost in emotional entanglements. Hone your anger and sorrow into weapons of use,

there’s no greater power than choice.

believe I’m powerful, therefore I am. If I am convinced of my abilities, others will pick up on my confidence.

It is the absence of arrogance that allows us to remain the most feared. We do not believe we know all, we believe in adaptation. Adopt those same principles or you’ll end up extinct.”

Fear made monsters of men.