“I passed out from stress? That’s it?” “I believe the princess term is fainted,” said Thorne.” — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“I am not human. I am a cyborg. I am mechanic. That's all I am... right?” — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Cinder has a bit of a crush on him,” Thorne stage-whispered. “Don’t we all?” said Iko.” — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“It was kind of nice to know that they were both wrong. She was still just Cinder.” — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“The cybernetic operation?" "No, the sex change." The doctor's smile faltered. "I'm joking.” — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Maybe the princess could save herself." "That sounds like a pretty good story too.” — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Cinder," Iko said after a few silent minutes of explorations. "I'm enormous. ” — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“What about... Cinder?... It's an unassuming name, but also... powerful. Because of where she came from. She survived that fire. She was… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“He shrugged against her. “The people of Luna don’t need a princess. They need a revolutionary.” Cinder furrowed her brow. “A revolutionary,”… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Oh, yuck,” said Iko, trying to cover the hole with both hands. “I hate when my wiring is showing.” “I know the… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Captain?" "Yeah?" "Do you think it was destiny that brought us together?" He squinted and, after a thoughtful moment, shook his head.… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“We should take her with us." Cinder glared. "Are you crazy?" "Crazy in love. She's gorgeous." "You're an idiot. Help me carry… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Speaking of eye surgery, do you realize you’re missing tear ducts?” “What? Really? And I thought I was just emotionally withdrawn.” — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Kai shrugged and turned to Cinder. His eyes softened a little with a polite bow of his head. “I hope our paths… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“It's me, Kai. I'm Princess Selene." - Cinder "This whole time, it was you. - Kai "You're actually taking this better than… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Kai scowled. Torin was right, of course. He didn't know anything about Cinder, no matter how much he felt that he did.… — marissa meyer Copy Share Image
I don't like to think of it as 'stolen'. They have no proof that I didn't plan on giving it back." "You're… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“All right, Miss Cryptic. What's the new plan, then?" Glancing around the room, Cinder tipped up her chin. "It starts with kidnapping… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Some conspiracy theorists thought the princess had survived and was still alive somewhere, waiting for the right time to reclaim her crown… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Well," Cinder finally grumbled. "I guess that was pretty fast thinking." A relieved grin filled up Thorne's face. "We're having another moment,… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“...You know, lots of female cyborgs are left infertile because of the invasive procedures, but from the looks of it, I don’t… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“...Kamin looked taken aback. In fact, the whole table seemed more than a little surprised. Leaning forward, Cinder spoke very clearly. "I… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Linh Cinder. Such a pleasure. My master has spoken so highly of you.” Cinder paused and studied her again. “Who are you?”… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“She wouldn’t fit in at a formal ball anyway. Even if she did find dress gloves and slippers that could hide her… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Finally, Cinder gulped. "I'm sorry I had to --" She gestured at the unconscious wedding coordinator, then waved her hand like shaking… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“What do you mean? Is she in a coma?” “Not anymore.” She braced herself for his reaction. “But she’s a cyborg.” His… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Bending his head, Kai pressed his lips to her knuckles. The plating had no nerve endings, and yet the touch sent a… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Really?" she drawled. "You'd rather take your chances with her ?" "At least I know when she's manipulating me." "News flash: I… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“I'll go see what it was," said Cinder, slipping into the hallway and darting down the stairs. Jacin was siting at the… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Now, let's never talk about you being related to her again. Because I'm technically still engaged to her, and that's really weird."… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Excellent," said Cinder, standing up and brushing off her hands. "I was beginning to worry we wouldn't have a pilot for when… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“When Rapunzel saw the prince, she fell over him and began to weep, and her tears dropped into his eyes” — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Have a whirlwind romance, a happily ever after, and have no more worries for the rest of your days.” — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
You have no idea how to dance, do you?” Cinder fixed her gaze on him, mind still reeling. “I’m a mechanic. — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“Not doing pictures these days?... How very Lunar of you." - Jacin "Very wanted criminal of me too." - Cinder” — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“The other girl, Iko, cupped her chin with both hands. "This is so much better than a net drama.” — Marissa Meyer Copy Share Image
“He blinked. His eyes fell as he processed her response. Then he lifted his chin and attempted a grin that was almost painfully dejected.… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share
“You said yourself that the people of Luna need a revolutionary.” She lifted her chin, holding his gaze. “So I’m going to Luna, and… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share
“See? Injustice. Here we are, risking our lives to rescue Kai and this whole planet, and Adri and Pearl get to go to the… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share
Her mind emptied of everything but the gusting wind and how fragile Wolf looked in that heartbeat, like one movement could break him open. — Marissa Meyer Copy Share
“I asked you once... if you thought you would ever be willing to wear a crown again. Not as the queen of Luna, but...… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share
“Lunars have the unique ability to not only detect bioelectricity in others, but to also control it. They can manipulate it so that people… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share
“It's her! Selene! Your Majesty!" Cinder took a step back and felt her serenity slough away, leaving behind the same tension she'd lived with… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share
“What came to mind was a dinosaur. A tiny velociraptor, no bigger than her thumb. Relatively small, bur surprisingly ferocious. When the hasty drawing… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share
Steadying herself with both hands on the table, she managed an awkward bow… 'Your Highness,' she stammered, head lowered... The prince flinched and cast… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share
“Someday soon, I fear the palace will be soaked through with blood and all of Artemisia Lake will be so red, even the Earthens… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share
“Hinges squeaked from the back of the house, followed by thumping footsteps and Winter's dreamy voice flowing through the house's narrow halls. "But I… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share
“The others sat down to watch Iko work. She'd just finished teasing the hair at the crown of Scarlet's head when Scarlet asked, "Why… — Marissa Meyer Copy Share
