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Katherine Arden

Katherine Arden is an acclaimed American author known for her enchanting blend of historical fiction and fantasy. She gained prominence with her debut novel, "The Bear and the Nightingale," the first in the Winternight Trilogy, which draws inspiration from Russian folklore. Arden's evocative storytelling and richly developed characters have captivated readers worldwide. Her educational background in French and Russian literature informs her writing, adding depth and authenticity to her imaginative tales.

Quotes

Magic is forgetting that something ever was other than as you willed it.

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magic

There can be no courage without fear.

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couragefear

Power is a thing to be wielded, but it is not a thing to be coveted.

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power

A witch is not what you are, but what you do.

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witch

Sometimes the only way to take power is to defy it.

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power

Hope is a gift given to us by others.

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hope

A heart that loves is always young.

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love

Love is a power all its own.

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love

The world cannot be changed with a single spell, but a single spell can change the world.

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magicchange

Fear is a hungry creature. It devours everything it touches.

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fear

There is a fire in you, little phoenix. There is a fire in everyone, if only they have the courage to see it.

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courage

We are all made of stories.

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life