She had gone so far now, she had broken so many rules and said such wicked things, that she knew she would suffer the most severe punishment; and since what was done could not be undone, she was free to be as bad as she wanted to be."
-Chapter 3, p. 35

"The song of the wind singer will set you free."
-Chapter 7, p. 77

"We'll look after each other," said Kestrel. "You're the one who feels, and I'm the one who does."
-Chapter 11, p. 128

Keep them safe, he said, as if there was someone or something out there to whom he could appeal. They're so young. Watch over them.
-Chapter 13, p. 160

Nothing excited people in Amaranth more than seeing fellow citizens humiliated in public.
-Chapter 17, p. 230

"That's where we have to go," said Kestrel, looking at the mountain. "Into the fire."
-Chapter 18, p. 265

So hand in hand they walked down...