“It's easy to lose sight of what's real when you're lost in the stars.” — Renée Ahdieh Astronomy Copy Share Image
“Get up, Shahrzad al-Khayzuran. You kneel before no one. Least of all me.” — Renee Ahdieh Khalid Copy Share Image
“Nothing about the facts had changed. Yet the picture looked different.” — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“Stay or go. I leave it to you. But you are welcome always. In all ways.” — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“The stars could fall - the moon could crash from the heavens - and Mariko could not care.” — Renee Ahdieh Astronomy Copy Share Image
“Today he'd intentionally wandered too far. Wandered away from those who hovered around him like flies to a carcass.” — Renee Ahdieh Mind Copy Share Image
“In this age of decadence that we live in, people's minds are twisted and only words are loved but not preactial deeds.” — Renee Ahdieh Decadence Copy Share Image
“And only those watching very carefully saw the Caliph of Khorasan lean back against the cushions and toy with the bangles on… — Renee Ahdieh Khalid Copy Share Image
“True strength isn’t about sovereignty. It’s about knowing when you need help and having the courage to accept it.” — Renee Ahdieh Courage Copy Share Image
“A girl willingly donning a crown of death. A small girl with immense courage. Immense hate. Why” — Renee Ahdieh Death Copy Share Image
“Until nothing at all existed between them. But shared breaths. And unspoken promises. Lies. And unshakable truth.” — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“There is no way to know for certain what lurks in the shadowed corners of the mind.” — Renee Ahdieh Psychology Copy Share Image
“In my life, the one thing I have learned above all is that no individual can reach the height of their potential… — Renee Ahdieh Life Copy Share Image
“We women are a sad lot, aren't we?" "What do you mean?" "Strong enough to take on the world with our bare… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“There is such strength in being a woman. But it is a strength you must choose for yourself. No one can choose… — Renee Ahdieh Strength Copy Share Image
“Bravery did not come to her naturally. She spent too much time weighing her options to be brave. Too much time calculating… — Renee Ahdieh Brave Copy Share Image
“Are you ever angry you were born a woman?" "I've never been angry to have been born a woman. There have been… — Renee Ahdieh Angry Copy Share Image
“With each word, he broke past every barrier, every wall. And Sharazad's will fought him, screamed a silent scream, while her heart… — Renee Ahdieh Khalid Copy Share Image
“Never mind that it was not what she wanted. Never mind that there was so much left to see and learn and… — Renee Ahdieh Marriage Copy Share Image
“Hate. This girl hated him with all the violence Khalid felt in his heart. Hated the very sight of him. Hated everything… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“I believe the stars align so that souls can find one another. Whether they are meant to be souls in love or… — Renee Ahdieh Astronomy Copy Share Image
“For nothing, not the sun, not the rain, not even the brightest star in the darkest sky, could begin to compare to… — Renee Ahdieh Astronomy Copy Share Image
“Words are foolish. Promises are useless. Anyone can say anything to get what it is they desire. Believe in actions and actions… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“Then—without another sound—the beast glided toward her. Like a ghost. Like a demon of the forest, flying on a whorl of black… — Renee Ahdieh Beast Copy Share Image
“Heartbreak happens every day . . . anyone can break your heart if you let them.” — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“...all I strive for each day is to convince my shadow I'm someone worth following.” — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“Flustered by the budding understanding of why her sister might have chosen to love this supposed monster, Irsa fumbled for her satchel.” — Renee Ahdieh Heart Copy Share Image
“So you would have me throw Shazi to the wolves?” “Shazi?” Jalal’s grin widened. “Honestly, I pity the wolves.” — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“It’s a fitting punishment for a monster. to want something so much—to hold it in your arms — and know beyond a… — Renee Ahdieh Crime Copy Share Image
“I love you, she said. Khalid lifted his head to hers. She placed a hand against his cheek. Beyond words.” — Renee Ahdieh Khalid Copy Share Image
“The entire time she'd watched him - waited for him to join her, even in death - her features had remained serene.… — Renee Ahdieh Death Copy Share Image
“If I am marching to my death, then I will march to it as a girl. Without fear.” — Renee Ahdieh Death Copy Share Image
“I understand how difficult it is, putting your heart in someone else’s hands. But, if you don’t, how will you ever truly… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“This boy did not take steps. He glided like a shark through the water. And like the sea, the members of the… — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
“Until you can learn to let go of your hatred, you will always love yourself more.” — Renee Ahdieh Education Copy Share Image
“The air between them filled with all that remained unsaid. All that should be said. Yet wasn't.” — Renee Ahdieh Copy Share Image
