Court of Ravens and Ruin Quotes

“I didn’t want to beg anyone for anything. But when he’d spoken to me like that… I had never wanted anything more.”
― Eliza Raine, Court of Ravens and Ruin

“Lhoris had taught me when I was ten that if someone answered your plea when you used the word please, then you owed them gratitude. Which meant it gave them power over you.”
― Eliza Raine, Court of Ravens and Ruin

“You have a fate to fulfill. Fate cannot be outrun.”
― Eliza Raine, Court of Ravens and Ruin

“I could understand the Shadow Court raiding the palace and killing gold-givers. But we should already be dead. All three of us. Why the fates had he taken us captive? Why the fates had he looked me straight in the eye and said he just wanted me?”
― Eliza Raine, Court of Ravens and Ruin

“I will defend her to the death,” barked Lhoris. The Prince cocked his head. “You are lovers?” The deep, rich tone had turned to a hiss. Lhoris growled. “She is family. I will die before you take her.”
― Eliza Raine, Court of Ravens and Ruin

“However.” He held up a knowing finger. “I’ve found them more inclined to do all sorts of things if you wash it first.”
― Eliza Raine, Court of Ravens and Ruin

“A face moved into view. Not the Starved One I usually saw. It was a woman, face pale and haggard. “My son.” I gasped at the words. Never had I heard words before. “If they find out what you really are, they will end you.” A male voice answered, distorted and grief-stricken. “I have no magic without you. Please. Don’t leave me.” “My death will give you enough for five years. But you must find the mist-staff by your thirtieth birthday.” “No! No, mother, you can’t!” The woman’s face faded from view and then eyes shone out of the patchy gloom left behind.”
― Eliza Raine, Court of Ravens and Ruin

“He thought the Prince was trying to turn me into a shadow-spinner.”
― Eliza Raine, Court of Ravens and Ruin

“I was hunting in the forest when I was visited by a fae. She told me I was to assist the copper-haired gold-giver in whatever way was needed. Then I found myself here. I assume you to be the copper-haired gold-giver?”
― Eliza Raine, Court of Ravens and Ruin

“I announce her as bound to me,”
― Eliza Raine, Court of Ravens and Ruin

“His eyes flashed again, this time I was sure with anger. “You are impertinent. All know of my glorious father.” “And your crazy fucking mother.” His staff banged on the bottom of the boat, and I flinched. “She is not my mother. The Queen of the”
― Eliza Raine, Court of Ravens and Ruin

“I do not believe for one moment you are stupid. I am watching you, little gildi.”
― Eliza Raine, Court of Ravens and Ruin

“Tenacity, a smart mouth, and a talent for provoking people into making mistakes, were where I was comfortable.”
― Eliza Raine, Court of Ravens and Ruin

“Your whole world would change in one night. But that is not my plan.”
― Eliza Raine, Court of Ravens and Ruin