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Court of the Vampire Queen
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Important Quotes
Content Warning: This section discusses sexual content, cursing, physical abuse, emotional abuse, child abuse, sexual assault, substance use, graphic violence, death, gender discrimination, and mental illness.
“I don’t want to be here.”
(Part 1, Chapter 1, Page 1)
This is the first line of Robert’s omnibus. It introduces the theme of The Power of Consent and Choice. Mina begins the novel without any choices, under the control of Cornelius. Opening with a blunt first-person line also establishes tone immediately. Instead of awe at a gothic mansion, the tone conveys resistance and dread, which frames the whole story as a fight for agency.
“Careful. He’s so fucking careful.”
(Part 1, Chapter 3, Page 18)
This is a repeated description of Malachi that develops his character. He makes sure not to harm Mina with his physical power. He also tries to make sure the rest of the polycule is gentle with her, but Wolf and Rylan are not as careful as Malachi. The repetition of “careful” functions almost like a refrain, emphasizing that Malachi’s defining trait is restraint in a world built on predation.
“I am not special and I am not a mystery and I’m not any of the other shit you’re about to spout.”
(Part 1, Chapter 6, Pages 49-50)
This quote develops the theme of Overcoming Trauma and Discovering the Self. Here, Mina is unable to see her specialness because of how Cornelius traumatized her. Also, she is suspicious of her vampire lovers when they tell her she’s special because Cornelius, and his abuse, has taught her not to trust anyone.
