Quotes That Stick

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QT is such a quotable series. It's insanely quotable. Not only is it funny, but it's also twisty and thought-provoking. 

Tomorrow (Tuesday) I'm posting a top 10 list of my favorite romantic couples, and with each couple I put a swoony quote from their books. Gen and Irene made the list, of course, but I had such a hard time picking just one quote. I ended up going with the closing lines fro The Queen of Attolia, but I couldn't get the others out of my head.

For example, I ADORE the entire scene in KoA where Gen is injured by the assassins. One quote from there that pops into my head regularly is when they find out how deeply injured Gen actually was. It made Costis wonder for the first time just how much the stoic man really wants to hide when he unsuccessfully pretends not to be in pain.

I also like it when Irene watches him get stitches and faints. 'The queen!' someone shouted in alarm, and the king erupted like a wild animal caught in a snare.

And lastly, the best part of the scene, in my opinion: On the bed, Eugenides stirred restlessly. "Upset at the sight of blood?" he said. "Not my wife, Ornon."

"Your blood," the ambassador pointed out.

Eugenides glanced at the hook on his arm and conceded the point. "Yes," he said. He seemed lost in memory. The room was quiet.


That's just one scene! I could go on, but I'd rather give you all the chance instead. :)