Interesting things happen in the dark . . . sometimes.

The Blood She Betrayed is unique, and Shahkara, the character, is one of the most engaging strong female role models I’ve seen in a long time. This girl can handle herself! The plot is full of ingenious twists, turns and surprises, and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

There's nothing frightening in the dark if you just face it

Nothing really dies as long as it's not forgotten

You don't love a girl because of beauty. You love her because she sings a song only you can understand.

I'm as cruel as life. As cruel as love.

Yeah, tell me I'm a bottle of single malt scotch, she thought. That's the way to my heart.