A Tithe of Blood and Ashes Quotes

“I'll drive you back home," Dad said, releasing a trembling breath. "I'll write you a note for your exam."
I wrinkled my nose. "I don't think killing a vampire will get me out of an exam on killing vampires.”
― Alyxandra Harvey, A Tithe of Blood and Ashes

“I slid out of the car. "I bring gross undead creatures of the night," I said, by way of explanation. "A lot of them."
"What the hell?" Quinn asked, even as he winked a hello at Hunter. I was pretty sure that Quinn could be dismembered and still manage to flirt. And for Hunter, he'd find a way to flirt even if he was full on dead and not just plain old undead.
"With Solange out of town, I'm the new undead Pied Piper," I replied, limping closer. Her vampire pheromones had been so strong back when she was possessed that humans had trailed after her, begging to be bitten. So much more hygienic than Hel-Blar. I missed her desperately, even now, facing down danger. Especially now. Facing down danger was something we did together.
"Why are you limping?" Nicholas demanded.
"I broke my ass," I replied. "Now focus." I pointed at Quinn sternly, knowing very well he was about to make some remark about my ass. "Shut it."
"What?" He asked innocently.”
― Alyxandra Harvey, A Tithe of Blood and Ashes

“It's some kind of magic," Samuel replied, glancing at me in the rear-view mirror. "I can see it coming off her like glitter." The car listed across the meridian.
"Eyes on the road!" I told him. "And, that's just great. First Isabeau tells me my aura is candy-pink and now I'm all over glitter. Next, I'll be sneezing rainbows."
"Ew," Jenna said. "Don't get any on me.”
― Alyxandra Harvey, A Tithe of Blood and Ashes

“And why exactly have you been staring at me all day? Didn't you parents teach you manners? Are you not even a little bit housebroken?"
"They're still on the rez on the other side of the mountains. It's a little far for family dinners."
I stared at him, then sighed, thoroughly disgruntled. "Well, damn it."
"What?"
"Now I have to invite you to my house for the next holiday so you're not alone and I don't even like you."
He just blinked. "You know, most people are scared of me."
"Oh please, have you met Helena Drake? You're a puppy."
"A puppy."
"A creepy staring puppy. Cut it out, you're going cross-eyed.”
― Alyxandra Harvey, A Tithe of Blood and Ashes