As Wicked As They Come Quotes

“It just took me some time to figure out that conceding doesn’t necessarily mean I’m losing.”
― Emma Dean, As Wicked As They Come

“You can take your broken pieces and make something new, or you can let it shred you apart until there’s nothing left.”
― Emma Dean, As Wicked As They Come

“Burning off the rage is like…venting steam from a kettle. If there’s no outlet it’ll explode. You need an outlet. Once the anger is manageable it’ll be easier to regain your self-control.”
― Emma Dean, As Wicked As They Come

“Do you tell me every single tiny thing you do?” Mika demanded. “Do you text me every time you watch a new show, or spar with Malachi without me?” His smile was slow and crafty. “I can. I could also text you every time you make me have a dirty thought, or every time I lie awake at night thinking of you as I masturbate. Would you like that?”
― Emma Dean, As Wicked As They Come

“she said the only way she’d managed to deal with all the shit in her life was to take control – to refuse to allow others to shift your emotions and moods. Self-control is strength and no one can take that away from you. Mastering it is something else altogether though.”
― Emma Dean, As Wicked As They Come