I doubt I would ever be missed. Noted absent, charged delinquent, reprimanded but never missed. — Maria V. Snyder Absent Copy Share Image
Maximum damage. It was the beginning of the end. Either we would fail or not. At least we could say we tried. — Maria V. Snyder Damage Copy Share Image
“My future appeared to be a long twisted road fraught with knots, tangles, and traps. Just the way I liked it.” — Maria V. Snyder Journey Copy Share Image
I’ll have you know that the most delicate flowers often produce the strongest scent when crushed. — Maria V. Snyder Crushed Copy Share Image
“Yippee. I’ve been promoted from fire lighter to delivery boy. I’ll write a letter home to Mother. She’ll be so pleased.” — Maria V. Snyder Boys Copy Share Image
You’ve only had a small glimpse of how insufferable and annoying I can be. As the older brother, it’s my birthright. — Maria V. Snyder Annoying Copy Share Image
“Locked in darkness that surrounded me like a coffin, I had nothing to distract me from my memories.” — Maria V. Snyder Coffin Copy Share Image
Before he turned away, I asked, 'What do you need?' 'I need you. I need to give you a proper kiss. I… — Maria V. Snyder Giving Copy Share Image
Everyone grieves in different ways. For some, it could take longer or shorter. I do know it never disappears. An ember still… — Maria V. Snyder Bereavement Copy Share Image
The past shouldn't be forgotten. It should be used as a guide for future situations and not used as a reason to… — Maria V. Snyder Choices Copy Share Image
Your fear remains strong. You are not ready to face your story, preferring instead to surround yourself with knots. Someday, they will… — Maria V. Snyder Faces Copy Share Image
“I signaled when Owen’s wife was linked to him, who was linked to Yelena.” Valek paused, marveling at the intricacies of magical… — Maria V. Snyder Communication Copy Share Image
Exactly. You can shoulder all the blame and become a martyr. Provided anyone knows what or who you're martyring for. Or you… — Maria V. Snyder Accepting Copy Share Image
Don't feel ashamed for having those feelings and those memories. What happened in the past can't be changed, but they can be… — Maria V. Snyder Ashamed Copy Share Image
“He huffed in amusement. She had the unique ability to attract danger even when in benign situations. Perhaps he should amend his… — Maria V. Snyder Amusement Copy Share Image
Skewer is just too vague. I think if you say, ’Stand back or I’ll stab him in the stomach,’ then I have… — Maria V. Snyder Body Copy Share Image
“So who gave him his name?" I asked. "Kerrick," Belen answered. Not who I'd expect. "Why 'Flea'?" A full-out grin spread across… — Maria V. Snyder Avry Copy Share Image
“It was all a part of being trustworthy—of being a piece of sea glass. High tides, low tides, storms, sand and mistakes… — Maria V. Snyder Better person Copy Share Image
Do you really want to know why you lost?” I asked. “Do you really have an answer?” he countered. “You need to… — Maria V. Snyder Answers Copy Share Image
You missed the point completely! You're acting..." The word stuck in my throat. He didn't hesitate to say it. "Jealous?" When I… — Maria V. Snyder Able Copy Share Image
“Ari's coming with backup. Should I pretend we barely survived without his help or gloat that we didn't need him at all?"… — Maria V. Snyder Gaze Copy Share Image
Before Kiki and I headed toward the Keep, I thanked my friends. “For what? We didn’t do anything,” Janco grumbled. “For caring… — Maria V. Snyder Beats Copy Share Image
“Kade: How long did it take before you could think of her without... Opal: The burning pain? Kade: Yes. Opal: Two to… — Maria V. Snyder Different ways Copy Share Image
Life is like molten glass. It flows, it's flexible, it can be molded and shaped and...what do you say? Ah, yes. It… — Maria V. Snyder Dust Copy Share Image
“Can you feel your pulse? That means Valek isn’t here, because if he was, you’d be dead. No pulse.” — Maria V. Snyder Pulse Copy Share Image
“Good food, fresh water, an occasional sweet and someone to care for. That's what everyone should have.” — Maria V. Snyder Basic needs Copy Share Image
I'd wish you luck, but I don't think it would help," "Why not?" "My lady, you make your own luck. — Maria V. Snyder Helping Copy Share Image
“You have slipped under my skin, invaded my blood, and seized my heart. You have poisoned me.” — Maria V. Snyder Poisoned Copy Share Image
Living with your decision must be hard. Nothing I or anyone can say will give you any peace. You must reconcile your… — Maria V. Snyder Action Copy Share Image
His words sliced through my heart, cutting it into little pathetic pieces. — Maria V. Snyder Cutting Copy Share Image
Don't knock the power of a pest," Leif said. "Persistance and stubborness can be useful in many situations. — Maria V. Snyder Pests Copy Share Image
If you put enough sheep together you have a herd- a force to be reckoned with. — Maria V. Snyder Enough Copy Share Image
Yalena: Could you always open your door? Kiki: Yes. Fence, too. Yalena Why don't you? Kiki: Hay sweet. Fresh water. Peppermints. — Maria V. Snyder Door Copy Share Image
She's the nicest person I know." Zila chewed on her lower lip. "Well, the second nicest. Avry's the first. — Maria V. Snyder Firsts Copy Share Image
I balled my hands into tight fists to keep them from wrapping around Mr. I-Know-Everything's superior neck. — Maria V. Snyder Fists Copy Share Image
I did what any good rat would do. I bit down on the guard's hand until I tasted blood. — Maria V. Snyder Blood Copy Share Image
To Yelena, our newest food taster. May you last longer than your predecessor. — Maria V. Snyder Food Copy Share Image
You're easily distracted by the pattern of the cloth and can't see the quality of the threads. — Maria V. Snyder Cloth Copy Share Image
“He was the test I hadn’t studied for, the quiz I was bound to fail. Out of my depth.” — Maria V. Snyder Quiz Copy Share Image
“He hadn’t dreamed it. And he couldn’t even gloat about it–what a horrible time to lose his voice.” — Maria V. Snyder Dreamed Copy Share Image
