“Fernando de Ismelda," Enrico says. "You won the kingdom's archery competition. I gather it was quite a surprise to everyone." "Not to me," the boy says. I decide that I like Fernando de Ismelda.” — Rae Carson Copy Share Image
“Make no mistake," Enrico says finally. "I never would have accepted your application were it not for the King's order. I expect you will be expelled within the month." His forthrightness makes me bold. "I expect you will be surprised,… — Rae Carson Copy Share Image
“Like all good teachers, he loves the moment of revelation, when the light of knowledge passes to his pupil.” — Rae Carson Copy Share Image
“Becky will be so disappointed in us.” “Becky lives to be disappointed in people. If we get out of her way, she’ll expand her… — Rae Carson Copy Share Image
“Cosmé is in constant attendance. Though no one will take Aneaxi’s place, Cosmé is the most efficient maid I’ve ever had. I tell her… — Rae Carson Copy Share Image
“It’s the highest art form, deceiving without lying. A word is the only thing in the world made more powerful by absence than existence.” — Rae Carson Copy Share Image
“You look beautiful," Alodia says. I startle at the compliment. Then I smile. "I’m beautiful to the one person who matters." She nods. "Hector’s… — Rae Carson Copy Share Image
“I could heal you-" "No," he says, sharply enough that it startles me. "Everyone is dead. Gavin, Jedro, Melita... All gone. My life, my… — Rae Carson Copy Share Image
“What can you tell me about this ship?” “She’s one hundred fifteen feet in length, with a beam of twenty-eight, and a depth of… — Rae Carson Copy Share Image
“. . . it's probably been a year or more since I've had beef." - Jacián” — Rae Carson Copy Share Image
“I cover his hand with my own: "The Champion must not waver," he says in my ear. "Yea, though SHE pass through the shadow… — Rae Carson Copy Share Image
“It's nice to consider that God may not count imperfection as an obstacle to working out his will in the world.” — Rae Carson Copy Share Image
