“Queen of Shadows” Sentence Starters
Because it’s my favorite book, and because Aelin is one of the best characters I’ve ever had the pleasure to read about. All credit goes to the Queen of the Universe, Sarah J. Maas.
“You get one sentence. One Sentence to convince me not to spill your throat on the ground.”
“I don’t make threats. Only promises.”
“Unfortunately, Your highness, we have another party to get to.”
“You soft-hearted worm.”
“A crippled leg and a few chains, and you’re in love?”
“See you in the sewers bright and early.”
“So condescending for a mere grunt.”
“Bloodlust got the better of me, it seems.”
“You wound me with such accusations.”
“I hope he’s paying you enough.”
“No one else in this place is chained up like a slave. What makes you so dangerous, ______?”
“I’m crying, because you smell so rutting bad my eyes are watering.”
“Do I look like I’m laughing?”
“Clothes are weapons, too.”
“Missing me was a foolish distraction.”
“That was one incident, and if you ask me, your absolutely wonderful former lover deserved it.”
“You forgot the bottom part.”
“There is no bottom part.”
“Is that punishment for last night?”
“I’m ashamed of what I said to you.”
“And you have no qualms about them killing her/him?”
“I will not be led into this with a blindfold over my eyes.”
“You can’t be serious. What— you squashed him to death like a pressed grape?”
“I ripped the leg off the table and impaled him with it.”
“I’ll give you points for resourcefulness, at least.”
“You say the word, and it’s done.”
“You know, he won’t bite.”
“I’d start avoiding the sewers. It’s your death warrant if you don’t.”
“I didn’t deserve her/him.”
“I wanted to go for a drink to celebrate—not… brood.”
“Immortality seems like a long, long time to go without your favorite body part.”
“Big risk to take, isn’t it?”
“I’m a little surprised you fell for it. You must think I’m truly stupid.”
“Such a big mouth for someone who needs to mind his surroundings.”
“You are insufferable.”
“It was such an easy trap I’m actually disappointed s/he fell for it.”
“I would fight with tooth and claw to get to her/him.”
“Do you believe monsters are born, or made?”
“Don’t get in my way.”
“Don’t touch me like that.”
“Did I ask for your gods-damned opinion, ____?”
“You were told only as a courtesy.”
“I don’t make bargains with piece-of-shit, second-rate assassins.”
“Pity. I might have been willing to listen to some paltry excuses.”
“Honestly, I wouldn’t mind seeing you gutted and hanging from the chandeliers by your insides, but I think it would ruin these very beautiful carpets.”
“Opium addicts are piss-poor employees.”
“I would never allow anyone else at my throat.”
“I don’t care how many rules we break. Even if I had to get all three keys myself and open a gate, I would find you again.”
“I want to take my time with you—to learn… every inch of you.”
“This apartment has very, very thin walls. I don’t want to have an audience.”
“You look like shit.”
“Are you trying to bribe me into surviving?”
“I know the odds.”
“Everyone’s a bit jumpy this morning, it seems.”
“You’ve just made the mistake of your life.”
“Don’t listen to his lies.”
“Unless you want to die, get the rutting hell out of the way.”
“That’s the thanks I get?”
“It was a group effort.”
“I’m pissy for about twenty different reasons, most of them having to do with you making some of the most reckless decisions I’ve ever seen.”
“Please don’t ever do that again.”
“Tell me there’s a ‘but’ coming.”
“Sit your ass down.”
“You two make so much noise, it’s ridiculous.”
“Welcome home.”
