“His Majesty, may he live forever and prosper greatly... His Majesty, may sun finches warble sweet melodies in his ear... His Majesty, may orchids bloom in the wake of his passing... His Majesty, may minstrels compose epics at the sound… — 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
