“I never thought it was fair that anatomy decided what my brain was fit for.” — C.J. Redwine Feminist Copy Share Image
“The courier of wolves the daughter the dance. Hopeless. Betrayal. Forbidden. Departure.” — C.J. Redwine Betrayal Copy Share Image
“Power is neither good nor evil. It just is. It's what people do with power that matters.” — C.J. Redwine Abuse of power Copy Share Image
“Losing your head in a crisis is a good way to become the crisis.” — C.J. Redwine Calm-under-pressure Copy Share Image
“Silent acquiescence in the face of tyranny is no better than outright agreement.” — C.J. Redwine Courage Copy Share Image
“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the most powerful of them all?” — C.J. Redwine Mirror Copy Share Image
“It’s probably my job to tell you life isn’t fair, but I figure you already know that. So instead, I’ll tell you… — C.J. Redwine Defiance Copy Share Image
“Thank you for telling me fairy tales, but also for teaching me how to face the battle I'd need to win in… — C.J. Redwine Courage Copy Share Image
“Tears aren't for the people we've lost. They're for us. So we can remember, and celebrate, and miss them, and feel human.” — C.J. Redwine Copy Share Image
“You're worth so much more than anything I can give you. If you can't believe that right now, believe in me.” — C.J. Redwine Belief Copy Share Image
“She stares at me, a tiny smile flitting across her lips, and the affection on her face makes me feel like the… — C.J. Redwine Richest Man Copy Share Image
“And for me, it means honoring those who've loved me and sacrificed for me by choosing to be the kind of warrior… — C.J. Redwine Bravery Copy Share Image
“I reach up and pat them both on the head. "Poor things. If you had a boy that looked like Logan, you'd… — C.J. Redwine Copy Share Image
“I love how you still think if you tell me to do something, I'll just check my brain at the door and… — C.J. Redwine Feminist Copy Share Image
“I lie sleepless long after Melkin takes the first watch and press my fingers to my lips as I remember Logan leaning… — C.J. Redwine Copy Share Image
“I promised I will always protect you. You've been wounded badly because I've failed to keep that promise. [...] But I won´t… — C.J. Redwine Defiance Copy Share Image
“That's not what he meant," Rachel says again, pink flushing her cheeks. "Actually, I meant-" I start to say, but Willow cuts… — C.J. Redwine Defiance Copy Share Image
“Tears don't bring people back." Pain stabs from my chest to my fingertips. "Tears aren't for the people we've lost. They are… — C.J. Redwine Death of a loved one Copy Share Image
“I'll stall them. You go," Logan says. Quinn frowns and looks at me. "Ignore him. He doesn't get to play the martyr… — C.J. Redwine Copy Share Image
“I ache to hear her tell me she loves me, but forcing her to put words to how she feels pushes her… — C.J. Redwine Copy Share Image
“Sylph and Jodi return to my side, each carrying a cloth sack full of chickweed. I wrap my arm around Sylph's waist… — C.J. Redwine Copy Share Image
“We walked through the streets with our protectors. We wore our dresses. We gave up our education because that was the price… — C.J. Redwine Compromise Copy Share Image
“I need you, Logan. Just you" I tighten my grip on her tunic. "Why?" "Because I still love you." Her voice catches.… — C.J. Redwine Copy Share Image
“Rachel's voice is fierce. The Commander will send out scouts. We should-" "Oh, he sent out scouts," Willow says. "Five of them.… — C.J. Redwine Copy Share Image
“He pulls me to a stop in front of a stall selling steaming hot stew of beef an onions. "Two please." "It's… — C.J. Redwine Dark eyes Copy Share Image
“Nobody appreciates a woman with vinegar in her soul." ~ Melkin to Rachel” — C.J. Redwine Copy Share Image
“There are much more important qualities to have than a docile disposition.” — C.J. Redwine Copy Share Image
“What's the use in being diplomatic? I'd rather just pull my weapon and wing it.” — C.J. Redwine Diplomacy Copy Share Image
“I'm no longer a daughter. No longer a granddaughter. No longer a girl with dreams. With hope. I'm a weapon, now.” — C.J. Redwine Children Copy Share Image
“Remember, sometimes diplomacy is the better side of warfare." "Dipolomacy is a lot easier to accomplish if you've got your foe on… — C.J. Redwine Diplomacy Copy Share Image
“You don't go to battle because you're sure of victory. [...] You go into battle because it's the right thing to do.” — C.J. Redwine Battle Copy Share Image
“Answering a question with a question is simply a way to gain enough time to think of a plausible lie.” — C.J. Redwine Copy Share Image