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9.5 / 10 ✪“There is no right and wrong, no black and white. Life is not such a simple thing.”
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Think Gladiator, but with magic.
General Bordan was born into nothing, but after a life dedicated to the Empire, he ha ...more "
“So. Magic. It is the loneliest thing in the world.”
― Our Crooked Hearts
― Our Crooked Hearts
“Power doesn’t need a purpose:
Power is its own purpose.
It is the only goal that has value in itself,
because it is the means by which all other goals are achieved.”
― Risen
Power is its own purpose.
It is the only goal that has value in itself,
because it is the means by which all other goals are achieved.”
― Risen
“That’s enough, Stratus.”
“Are you certain? I can follow the scent they left on you, and destroy their bloodlines if you wish.”
“Tempting but no, watching them burn to death was enough.”
― Firesky
“Are you certain? I can follow the scent they left on you, and destroy their bloodlines if you wish.”
“Tempting but no, watching them burn to death was enough.”
― Firesky
“You’re a learned man. Please tell me where the word ‘negotiate’ can be found within ‘unconditional surrender’.”
― City of Last Chances
― City of Last Chances
“I applaud your bravery,” Astenius said, “but your stupidity astounds me.”
“Life is disappointment,” the man said.”
― Seven Deaths of an Empire
“Life is disappointment,” the man said.”
― Seven Deaths of an Empire
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This is for fans of what has been coined Grimdark Fantasy. This includes books by authors such as Joe Abercrombie, Mark Lawrence, George RR Martin, Sc ...more
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