“To her, fate seemed like a larger, omnipotent version of her father, stealing her choices and controlling her life without any regard for her feelings. Fate meant that nothing she did mattered.” — Stephanie Garber Copy Share Image
“Because Tella's fantasy of being a mermaid gave Scarlett hope - that despite their mother's abandonment, and their father's lack of love, her sister could still dream, and that was something Scarlett never wanted to destroy.” — Stephanie Garber Copy Share Image
“Every person has the power to change their fate if they are brave enough to fight for what they desire more than anything.” — Stephanie Garber Copy Share Image
“She tried to pull away, but Jacks held tight, knotting her hair in his fist and keeping his forehead pressed to hers. 'Please, Little… — Stephanie Garber Copy Share Image
“He was the perfect picture of a gentleman in a top hat and tails, fully sane and dreadfully victorious.” — Stephanie Garber Copy Share Image
“I love you, Tella." "I know you do." Tella looked up with an indescribably tender expression. "I wouldn't be here if you didn't.” — Stephanie Garber Copy Share Image
“I love you, Jacks. I used to wonder if fate was real. I used to fear it meant that I had no real choices.… — Stephanie Garber Copy Share Image
“Heroes don't get happy endings. They give them to other people.” — Stephanie Garber Copy Share Image
“The gowns all came in shades of frost white, pearl pink, romantic blue, and fresh cream. Some were simple sheaths. Others had elaborate trains… — Stephanie Garber Copy Share Image
“She no longer wanted to quietly sit at the end of a story. She wanted to keep stepping into new ones. She wanted to… — Stephanie Garber Copy Share Image
“So,’ she said cautiously, 'is all this your way of telling me you’re the villain?’ His chuckle was dark. 'I’m definitely not the hero.’… — Stephanie Garber Copy Share Image
“I imagine the game wouldn’t be the same in the light,” Scarlett answered. “People think no one sees all the nasty things they do… — Stephanie Garber Copy Share Image
