You have your own problems right now, Zenik, said a voice in her head. Stop worrying about saving the world and save your own ass. Sometimes her inner voice could be very wise.

~ Leigh Bardugo

Leigh Bardugo Inner Voice Nina Zenik Saving The World Stop Worrying Wisdom

Wylan summoned every bit of bravado he'd learned from Nina, the will he'd learned from Matthias, the focus he'd studied in Kaz, the courage he'd learned from Inej, and the wild, reckless hope he'd learned from Jesper, the belief that no matter the odds, somehow they would win.

~ Leigh Bardugo

Leigh Bardugo Courage Hope Inej Jesper Fahey Kaz Brekker Matthias Helvar Nina Zenik Odds Will Power Wylan

Inej placed her hands on Nina’s shoulders. “We’ll see each other again.”“Of course we will. You’ve saved my life. I’ve saved yours.”“I think you’re ahead on that count.”“No, I don’t mean in the big ways.” Nina’s eyes took them all in. “I mean the little rescues. Laughing at my jokes. Forgiving me when I was foolish. Never trying to make me feel small. It doesn’t matter if it’s next month, or next year, or ten years from now, those will be the things I remember when I see you again.”Kaz offered his gloved hand to Nina. “Until then, Zenik.”“Count on it, Brekker.” They shook.

~ Leigh Bardugo

Leigh Bardugo Friendship Inej Ghafa Kaz Brekker Nina Zenik

It’s good to feel foolish sometimes, Fjerdan.”“You only say that because you have no shame.

~ Leigh Bardugo

Leigh Bardugo Love Matthias Helvar Nina Zenik Shame