Bloodmarked (Legendborn, #2)

by Tracy Deonn

“Since when has a man’s title prevented his brutality instead of further emboldening it?”

Cruelty and harm can be felt secondhand, but reconciliation cannot be offered by a third party.

I sometimes see this struggle portrayed as if forced resilience is “strength” and harrowing solitude is “empowerment,” but these images come with high costs.