House of Blades Quotes

“They folded clothes, dusted shelves, polished swords; except for the periodic murder attempts, they were perfect hosts.”
― Will Wight, House of Blades

“The little mouse is getting hungry, so he asks why he cannot swallow a tree whole. Like anything else worth doing, it takes time.”
― Will Wight, House of Blades

“The only thing worse than a victory in battle, Otoku said, is defeat.”
― Will Wight, House of Blades

“people he had known all his life would be dead. He hadn’t especially liked any of them except Leah, but they were his own people. Practically family. And you didn’t have to like your family to protect them.”
― Will Wight, House of Blades

“Maybe it was his imagination, but a few of the dolls seemed like they had turned in his direction. Staring with painted eyes. Suddenly, sleep seemed impossible.”
― Will Wight, House of Blades

“you didn’t have to like your family to protect them.”
― Will Wight, House of Blades

“Thank you, that’s enough,” the man said. He sounded weary, as well he might; the other voice spoke with the sort of fussy accuracy Simon associated with irritating old men obsessed with history.”
― Will Wight, House of Blades

“Here, have some of mine. There, that’s good, isn’t it?” Simon stepped forward for a moment before he realized Kai was talking to one of his dolls. He mimed feeding her a piece of fruit, and washed the juice off with a “drink” of water.”
― Will Wight, House of Blades