Sweep of the Heart Quotes

“It is a basic rule of any galactic warfare. Never get into a land war with a vampire. Especially during the Feudal period.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“This could be made much simpler if we just locked Caldenia up until it’s over,” Sean said. “Sometimes you say things that make me wonder about you.” “No need to wonder. I’m a simple man. I love you and I will protect you. And the inn. Even if I have to murder Caldenia and everyone else to do it.” I stood on my toes and kissed him. “What if we don’t murder anybody?” The corners of his mouth curved. “No promises.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“What can I do for you?” Cookie narrowed his eyes into sly slits. “I have not seen you for so long. I miss my dear friends. I have come to spend time with you.” “So Clan Nuan wants to expand its business to the Seven Star Dominion.” Cookie’s eyes widened in shock. He clasped his hands to his furry chest. “How could we possibly, even if we wanted to? That’s Clan Sai territory. I am simply here on vacation. I work too hard. So hard.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“Dushegubs are calculating, homicidal, moving trees that feed on animal life. They know that other creatures have emotions and what those emotions are, and they don’t care. Their first option is murder, their second option is murder, and if that fails, they go straight to murder.” “Well, at least they have their priorities straight.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“Their first option is murder, their second option is murder and if that fails they go straight to murder.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“The ugly truth about democracy is that it breeds anxiety. The responsibility for the government is shifted onto the body of the citizenry, who often lack the awareness and knowledge necessary to make informed decisions. They are tasked with electing their officials, they stress over it, they fall into despair when their side loses and act like their lives are over, and then when the government they elected inevitably does something they don’t want, they feel betrayed. There is no constancy in leadership, the policies vary wildly from one administration to the next, and one never knows where the nation shall be in ten years’ time. It is chaos.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“The leader nodded sagely. “What did he say?” Sean asked keeping his voice low. “‘Welcome. Thank you for being eaten.’” “That couldn’t possibly be right.” “I know.” I stepped forward and held my palms out, making small circles. “Barsa?” “Barsa. Barsa-barsa, barsa.” “Oh. ‘Prepare to be eaten.’” “That’s not better, Dina.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“It’s a cutting,” I repeated. “There is no root.” Tony swore. “It’s a fucking inn, not an African violet.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“Tony asked him what his outfit was called, and Gaston told him that if he had to be menacing, there was no reason he couldn’t be dashing as well.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“Should I be chosen, I shall commit fully to ensuring our children will be conceived in love and care…” Aha, and? “… and I shall raise them to smother their enemies before they have a chance to root.” There it is.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“A new adventure begins. But first, cake.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“This was like some cheesy romance novel, except I knew the people involved.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“The moment I told Orro that Sean went to get him, the entire kitchen snapped into the “VIP Imminent” mode. It was just Gaston’s luck that Orro’s prized duck, which he had worked on for three days, had finished cooking. Gaston cut off another piece, speared a sliver of potato dusted with herbs, and chewed with obvious pleasure. “Should we leave you two alone?” Sean asked.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“When people think of desires, they usually think of love or lust, depending on how cynical they are. But there are many other desires. Wealth. Power. Freedom… Revenge.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“Always remember, knowledge is a product of labor. It is to be shared but never taken. For if you set out to rip knowledge away from others and hoard it like a jealous merchant hoards their wealth, you too will be shunned like this sphinx and banished from the circle of your peers.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“Sean called 'em space chickens.”
― Ilona Andrews , Sweep of the Heart

“What is it?” I had dumped, that is delegated, the responsibility for the 2nd Trial, the talent show, onto Gaston and Tony. They should be at the rehearsal now. “One of the talent demonstrations is in poor taste.” “What do you mean?” “I personally find it distasteful,” he said. What would Gaston find distasteful?”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“It was just Gaston’s luck that Orro’s prized duck, which he had worked on for three days, had finished cooking. Gaston cut off another piece, speared a sliver of potato dusted with herbs, and chewed with obvious pleasure. “Should we leave you two alone?” Sean asked.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“Amphie is a narcissist, focused on herself to the exclusion of all else and pathologically addicted to attention, especially from men. Her biggest fear is being ridiculed.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“Large is the Universe, and the wonders within it.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“The ugly truth about democracy is that it breeds anxiety. The responsibility for the government is shifted onto the body of the citizenry, who often lack the awareness and knowledge necessary to make informed decisions. They are tasked with electing their officials, they stress over it, they fall into despair when their side loses and act like their lives are over, and then when the government they elected inevitably does something they don’t want, they feel betrayed. There is no constancy in leadership, the policies vary wildly from one administration to the next, and one never knows where the nation shall be in ten years’ time. It is chaos.” Nice try. “Democracy protects the rights of an individual. Tyranny protects only the select few and not very well.” “Tyranny provides stability and rules. Follow the rules, and you will be safe,” she said. “At the cost of personal freedoms,” I said. “You would be surprised how many beings will gladly trade their freedom for safety.” “Not me,” I told her. This wasn’t the first time Caldenia and I had clashed over politics. I had seen a lot of the galaxy, and I’d witnessed the kind of horrors a tyrannical government brought. I would take chaos and freedom over stable shackles any day. Yes, it was messy and inefficient at times, but I could vote, I could run for office, I could criticize our government without fear of persecution, and that was priceless. Caldenia shrugged. “As paradoxical as it is, authoritarian displays tend to stabilize the public. The citizens find a strong, frightening leader reassuring. The tyrant is a monster, but it is their monster, and they take pride in their power.” “To be fair, the Supremacy practices a limited tyranny. The Parliament of the Supremacy is also an elected body,” Kosandion told me. “Sometimes they murder incompetent tyrants.” Caldenia shrugged. “Well, one has to throw the rabble a bone, Dina.” This was the strangest conversation. They were both talking to me without acknowledging the other person existed.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“This drama would need to play out without interference. Strictly speaking, we shouldn’t have been here, but I had gotten paranoid about Kosandion’s safety. Sean had always been paranoid, so it worked out.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“Proposition. You stop interfering or we kill you and break your house-tree. Do you want to discuss?” This was not my first Dushegub rodeo. “You follow rules, or we kill all of you, go to your planet, and kill your saplings with fire.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“It was just me, the female werewolf, and her undying hatred for me. I didn’t take it personally.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“Democracy protects the rights of an individual. Tyranny protects only the select few and not very well.” “Tyranny provides stability and rules. Follow the rules, and you will be safe,” she said. “At the cost of personal freedoms,” I said. “You would be surprised how many beings will gladly trade their freedom for safety.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“Gently”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“Dough 4 egg yolks 2/3 cup white sugar 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup) 1/3 cup of sour cream 1 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 pinch of salt 1 Tbsp vanilla extract Zest of 1 lemon Filling 3-4 large Granny Smith or other baking apples 1 tsp of cinnamon 1 pinch of flour Meringue: 4 egg whites 2/3 cup white sugar Equipment a mixer springform pan Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a springform pan. I used 2 6-inch ones, because smaller cakes are easier to store, but one 9 or 10 inch springform pan would work as well. Separate egg yolks from egg whites. Refrigerate egg whites. Grate zest from 1 lemon. Peel apples, slice them into 1/2 inch thick slices, add cinnamon and flour. Mix thoroughly. If the apples are on the sweeter side, add a bit of lemon juice. Set aside. Cream 2/3 cups sugar with room temperature butter with a hand mixer. Add egg yolks one by one, mix thoroughly. Add sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest. Mix. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix. Add to the wet ingredients and pour into the springform pan. Layer the apples on top. Bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, removed the pan from the oven. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add sugar a little at a time and continue whipping until meringue forms and the entire 2/3 cup of sugar is gone. Layer meringue on top of the apples. Bake for additional 20 minutes. Meringue should be blush and pretty. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature. Gently run a knife along the edge of the pan just like Dina did, to cut meringue, otherwise when you release the pan, half of it will come off. Release the pan and lift straight up. Enjoy with tea or your favorite beverage. ALSO BY ILONA ANDREWS Kate Daniels World BLOOD HEIR Kate Daniels Series MAGIC BITES MAGIC BLEEDS MAGIC BURNS MAGIC”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart

“This inn cradled me as I took my first breath. No matter how hard you try, it will never be yours.” I planted the broom into the floor.”
― Ilona Andrews, Sweep of the Heart