Is this why you kept me away from my siblings all these years? Not because you were training me to be queen, but rather protecting them from me because you knew you would be sending me away? Separation, elevation, delegation- it was all just a ruse.”
-- Ani (Part One: Crowned Princess: Chapter 2)

Importance: This quote shows how the Queen did not give Ani the tools she needs to be successful outside of Kildenree. Instead of allowing Ani to build relationships with her siblings and other people, she separated her to ease the pain of her departure. Instead of embracing Ani’s gift with animals, the queen fearfully took away any chance she had to practice her gift and planned to send her away. The queen never intended for Ani to take the throne. Ani feels betrayed because she is not given the chance that she has been working toward for ten years. However, she still agrees to...