House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1)
by Sarah J. Maas
“”Breathe,” he ordered her. “You can do it. We can get through this.”
Get through it - together. Get through this mess of a life together. Through this mess of a world.” (p. 567)
“”That’s the point of it, Bryce. Of life. To live, to love, knowing that it might all vanish tomorrow. It makes everything that much more precious.”” (p. 772-773)
“But she said, “Just try, Bryce. One try. I’ll be with you every step of the way. Even if you can’t see me, I will always be with you.”” (p. 773)
“”It’s not…,” the Autumn King breathed. “It’s not possible. She is alone.” Tears streamed down Sabine’s harsh face as she whispered, “No she isn’t.”
The force that was Danika Fendyr, the force that had given Bryce that boost upward, faded away into nothing.” (p. 775)
“Bryce whipped her head around to look at the gate as Danika’s voice sounded again. “Light it up, Bryce.”
The onix stone of the Bone Quarter glowed like a dark star.” (p. 764)
“Bryce withdrew her hand from Danika’s. “You’re really trying to convince me to make the Ascent for a guy?”
“Is Hunt Athalan really just some guy to you?” Danika’s smile turned gentle. “And why is it somehow a mark against your strength to admit that there is someone, who happens to be male, worth returning to? Someone who I know made you feel like things are far from fucked.”” (p. 772)
“Through love, all is possible.” (p. 776)
“”Bye,” she said to no one in particular.
Danika met her gaze from across the room, her eyes still wary but faintly amused. She winked. “Light it up, bitch.”
“Light it up, asshole.” Bryce replied, the farewell sliding off her tongue with the ease of years of usage.” (p. 39)