The Magnificence of Death Quotes

“Our words carry weight, Astoria.” Feodora didn’t look at me, but her voice turned gentler. “You gave a cosmic entity an identity outside his duty. It meant a good deal to him, and so Death prefers his name be reserved—for you.”
― Rhea Rainwater, The Magnificence of Death

“If you had a heart, I’d drive a knife through it.” I tilted my head. “If I had a heart, I’d offer you my own blade.”
― Rhea Rainwater, The Magnificence of Death

“Of course, it had been because of her. But the price I paid was one I’d bear over and over again, until my skin burned and my blood pooled.”
― Rhea Rainwater, The Magnificence of Death

“He stood against my fury—his expression severe. My chest heaved and I will never forget the way he focused on me then, or how the words that came next caused something in my heart to stir that hadn’t roused in a long time. Death reached for me, “Forever is a long time, Astoria. That’s why I’ve come. I only wished to make sure you were okay.”
― Rhea Rainwater, The Magnificence of Death