She smiled, if he could see that, and waited for him to ask the real question. But he was silent. He wanted her to volunteer the story, she realized, and she could just as easily choose to say nothing. But he deserved to know. They all deserved it, and Kirra already knew it, and Cammon may have guessed it, because… — Sharon Shinn Copy Share
“...the townhouses looked bedraggled, unkempt, like an old homeless woman with an interesting history but a perilous future.” — Sharon Shinn Copy Share Image
Yes, Jenna, I love you with all my heart. And with my atoms and molecules and electrons and whatever further breakdown you require. — Sharon Shinn Copy Share Image
“And might I live long enough to see the world yet again as a place completely different, through eyes that see another truth not… — Sharon Shinn Copy Share Image
Only the strongest are put through the fire,' Josiah said. 'And the forge creates things of great strength and beauty.' 'Then I shall be… — Sharon Shinn Copy Share Image
I realized a long time ago, with a certain amazement, that no mattter how important something is in your life, no matter how huge… — Sharon Shinn Copy Share Image
“She was smiling as she leaned toward Reed, who stooped down to put his lips against her ear. He would tell her that he… — Sharon Shinn Copy Share Image
Manufactured--synthetic--even virtual, if that is what you turned out to be--I would love you. — Sharon Shinn Copy Share Image
Your wedding completely changes the direction of your life, you know, no matter how greatly you desire it. I think that moment of doubt… — Sharon Shinn Copy Share Image
It is very easy to shun someone who is deliberately cruel, and everyone loathes a man who is brutal and vicious. Such people have a hard time winning followers. But an individual who is gracious, who is attractive, who smiles and flatters and praises - that is a person who can lead whole nations to disaster. Who would not want… — Sharon Shinn Copy Share
“But I am king. And the well-being of my kingdom depends on my sound judgment and clear head. And those things depend on my… — Sharon Shinn Copy Share Image
“How did they find out?" Donnal inquired. "Did you set them on fire?" "You know, it's so rare that I actually do that, and yet that's always the first question anyone asks me." -Senneth” — Sharon Shinn Copy Share
