Crown of Blood and Ruin Quotes

“I fought a battle not for a kingdom. I doubt I ever will. I fought for you, Elise. I would destroy everything to see you safe and breathing. I suppose that makes me rather selfish, perhaps wicked, but no less the truth. For you, I would destroy the world.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“I do not think it bothers you that I fooled a kingdom,” I said, spitting blood. “It bothers you that I fooled you.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“And if I could bottle the smile on his face into a memory that would never fade, I'd cross all the kingdoms to find the magic to do it.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“Kari narrowed her eyes. “Halvar.” He looked to me. “She gets so timid when I whisper my sweet sentiments in public. I don’t understand it.” He turned back to Kari. “I would put my lips upon you in the most indecent places, my love, no matter who saw. You need only let me!”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“This might be strange, but it does not escape me that you lost all your blood family in this war. Your heart must ache.” I smiled. “I did not lose my family. I gained one.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“Cut me,” I said again, hoarse and angry, “and I bleed Ettan and Timoran. Cut me and I bleed for her.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“To think back on the moments when I planned to seduce and deceive the Timoran Kvinna, only to discover she stole my heart at nearly her first word brought a smile to my lips. I would die for her, no mistake. But I planned to live for her now.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“Ari’s jaw pulsed. “Where would you have me go first, My King?” A smile curved over my mouth. “To the homeland of the fae. As we once spoke of, to the South. See how it is ruled, learn what troubles they have, and make us more allies.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“Address my wife properly,” I said through a sneer. “Majesty, My Queen, Goddess—whatever you wish, but you will address her as she deserves,”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“Herja rested her hand on Valen’s arm. “You were born for this, Brother. Proven on the battlefield, this land chose you and Elise.” She faced the people again. “I abdicate to my brother and sister, my heirs, the Night Prince of Etta, and Lady Elise.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“But,” she said softly, “the true king and queen of Etta stand before us.” “No,” Valen said. “I was not born for this.” I blinked through the stun to Lilianna who returned it with a smile.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“The Sun Prince lifted the circlet off his head. “But it is for the benefit of Etta that the next in line take the throne. I abdicate to my sister and heir, Herja Ferus.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“We abdicate our crown.” A collective gasp rippled through the crowd as Arvad stepped off the dais. “To our son and heir, Sol Ferus, the Sun Prince of Etta.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“Lilianna Ferus cupped Elise’s cheeks. “The heirs of both lands will heal this kingdom. From the blood of House Eli, from the blood of House Ferus, Etta is restored.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“My heart dropped to my stomach. Valen. He stood alone for mere moments before an entire line of warriors filed in behind him. All gods. Where did he find warriors?”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“Valen.” I blinked my gaze back to them. My father looked at me. I shared his eyes, most of his features. The man had taught me how to hold a blade, how to value my mother, my family. He taught me of my fury. And he was here. Alive. Reaching for me.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“I go now, to sleep. May the Fates be with you. Your eternal friend, —Lili”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“I looked at Sol. He was on his knees, hands on the edge of the second table, breaths harsh. “The true king and queen,” I whispered. “They are . . . our parents.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“A folk tale,” he said. “Four queens who would one day restore the balance to all the fates’ gifts: choice, devotion, honor, and cunning.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“Through the blood of the heirs from the bond you shattered, will the tomb of fury reopen. On that day, one queen rises to end another, and at the fall of the second will your kingdom at last be.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“Elise, you’re asking me to put my wife in a position where a patron could purchase her. Then what?” She smiled a violent sort. “Have more faith in my ability to draw blood, my love.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“I am the queen of Etta, and my crown is not up for negotiation. You stand with me, or you are nothing more than a snake in the grass, and I will crush your head.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“Without a word, she pulled on the back of my neck, kissing me fiercely. Time paused and gave us a moment. A chance to breathe as one, for me to taste her, to touch her. For her to hold fast to me, as if I might disappear for good. Her fingers tugged on my hair; her body molded with mine. I never wished the moment to end.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“I kissed her, nipping her bottom lip. Words for how much I loved her escaped me in the moment. I would burn every piece of this land for her. I’d slaughter anyone who brought her heart pain.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“For you, I would destroy the world.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“Had you spoken to me in such a way, the point of that knife would be pierced into the back of your throat, not a slab of wood.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“fought a battle not for a kingdom. I doubt I ever will. I fought for you, Elise. I would destroy everything to see you safe and breathing. I suppose that makes me rather selfish, perhaps wicked, but no less the truth. For you, I would destroy the world.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“Eli was lost, jealous, and greedy. But he once was kind, brave, funny even. He once was a good friend.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin

“This is what I do. Scheme. Plot. Thieve. To me, stealing a king is no different than stealing a purse of gold, understand? You plan the battle; we’ll plan the score.”
― L.J. Andrews, Crown of Blood and Ruin