Light Bringer (Red Rising Saga, #6)

by Pierce Brown

You’re acting like you share a secret language all of a sudden.” “Isn’t that always the case with those who’ve read the same books?”

“Come be our god of war.”

We achieve perfection first by acknowledging our failures. We increase understanding first by recognizing our ignorance.

You’re not the Reaper. You’re just a wanderer trying to be what he thinks others need him to be.

I think on the stupidity of war. How ridiculous we must be to wage it when emotions like love run so much deeper in us than hate.

After all, what’s more dangerous than a man who believes his cause is just?” “A woman who believes she is untouchable,” I reply.

I glance at the recently arrived survivors. They’re so battle-worn they can’t possibly be ready to even think of the front lines. But they’re Darrow’s best, and I know I should at least ask so they don’t get offended that I didn’t. “Who’s fit to fight?” They all raise their hands. Emotion tugs on my heartstrings. And here I thought I couldn’t love them any more.

“Do not fear for me. Instead, pity them.”