Aleah Avadarian > Aleah's Quotes

“So many books, so little time.”
― Frank Zappa

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
― Marcus Tullius Cicero

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
― Dr. Seuss

“I would rather be punished for making the right decision than live with the guilt of making the wrong one for the rest of my life.”
― Shannon Messenger, Keeper of the Lost Cities

“And I'm the only one with a plan," Fitz reminded them.
"Hey- I've got plans," Keefe argued.
"Plans that don't involve tormenting Dame Alina," Fitz clarified.
"But those are always the best plans!”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“Because our family doesn't decide who we are. WE decide who we are. Believe me, it drives my parents crazy. And sometimes, that's the only thought that gets me through the day.”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“He was quiet for a few seconds, and Sophie thought he was going to ignore her. But then he leaned closer-close enough that she could feel his breath on her cheek. " I crack a lot of jokes ,Sophie , but ....that's just because it's easier, you know? It's how I deal. But that doesn't mean I don't care. I do, a lot.”
― Shannon Messenger, Exile

“Team Foster-Keefe will always be cooler.”
― Shannon Messenger, Neverseen

“Sparkles also make everything better. Well, except alicorn poop."
"I don't know. I think sparkly poop is way better than regular poop."
"That's because you've never fallen into a pile of it.”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“Aura of doom?" Keefe asked, a smirk curling his lips. "Sounds like my kind of party.”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“my name is Celaena Sordothien, but it makes no difference if my name's Celaena or bitch, because i'd still beat you no matter what you call me”
― sarah j mass

“When do you come home to me?”
― Sarah J. Maas

“What is love but friendship set on fire?”
― K.M. Shea, Beauty and the Beast

“Stil snorted. “I am not in love with Angelique. I’m in love with you,” he said, scooting closer.

Gemma pushed her chair away.
“Well, that’s not proper.”

“Why not?” Stil asked, butting his chair up against Gemma’s.

“Because of the age difference.”

“Age difference?”

“Of course. Surely you can’t be a day younger than fifty or sixty,” Gemma said in surprise.

Stil’s jaw dropped.

“You think I’m an OLD MAN?!” Stil thundered.

“Most magic users are not the age they physically appear to be,” Gemma said.“And it is well known that they age much more slowly.”

“You think I’m an OLD MAN?!” he repeated, his voice even louder.

“I’m not even twenty-five yet, you mean-spirited mule, and my clothes are fashionable among mages!” Stil said.

“This whole time you’ve thought I am OLD?”

“I get the impression that offends you.”

“IT DOES.”

Gemma only lifted her eyebrows.

“Aren’t you going to apologize?” Stil asked.

“For what?”

“For thinking I’m OLD!”

Gemma shrugged. “It seems you have only yourself to blame for that misunderstanding.”

Stil glowered”
― K.M. Shea, Rumpelstiltskin

“A friendship is filled only with as much love as you give.”
― K.M. Shea, Rumpelstiltskin

“But the wording. He had said, “Your firstborn child will be mine.”
― K.M. Shea, Rumpelstiltskin

“Am I being rewarded for walking?” she asked. “Yes,” Severin said. “Like a pet?” “Yes.”
― K.M. Shea, Beauty and the Beast

“Sometimes I have good ideas, sometimes I have bad ideas and sometimes I have colossally bad ideas.”
― Melanie Cellier, The Princess Companion: A Retelling of The Princess and the Pea

“I am soft. But that doesn't mean I'm not brave. I just save my bravery for when it's actually needed.”
― Melanie Cellier, The Princess Companion: A Retelling of The Princess and the Pea

“Emotions aren’t weaknesses,” he said. “If you let them, they can even be strengths. I know my own are.”
― Melanie Cellier, The Four Kingdoms Box Set One

“I don’t care anymore,” he said, his voice deep and rough with emotion. “I’m sick of fighting it.” “Fighting what?” I asked, confused but breathless from the intense emotion in his eyes. “This,” he said and took the final step forward. Suddenly his arms were around me, pressing me close against him, and for a moment he held me there, looking down into my face. Then his head moved downwards and mine moved upwards, and we were kissing.”
― Melanie Cellier, The Princess Companion: A Retelling of The Princess and the Pea

“She smiled up at him playfully. 'Well, I guess in that case, it's a good thing I've just been told I need a warrior hero for my husband. Apparently, that's what the kingdom wants. For myself, I want a man who's strong and loyal and good. And, even more importantly, one who brings out the good in me. One who'll make me into a better queen. And I think you might be the only man for the job.”
― Melanie Cellier, The Princess Fugitive: A Reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood

“I saw it coming from the beginning,” he said. “I just thought Max was acting like an idiot and needed a bit of prodding.” He seemed very pleased with his claimed foresight. All of this, I ignored.”
― Melanie Cellier, The Four Kingdoms Box Set One

“Because we all knew the power of words. Words had the power of life—and the power of death.”
― Melanie Cellier, The Spoken Mage: Complete Series

“The blue gray of his eyes always managed to convey a deadly strength that seemed fitting for a guard.”
― Melanie Cellier, The Princess Fugitive: A Reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood

“For Schuyler who doesn't like love stories”
― Melissa Dela Cruz

“You smell good, too,” said Patch

It’s called a shower.” I was staring straight ahead. When he didn’t answer, I turned sideways. “Soap. Shampoo. Hot water.”

Naked. I know the drill.”
― Becca Fitzpatrick, Hush, Hush

“You possess other people's...bodies."

He accepted that statement with a nod.

"Do you want to possess my body?"

"I want to do a lot of things to your body, but that's not one of them.”
― Becca Fitzpatrick, Hush, Hush

“I don't go out with strangers," I said.

"Good thing I do. I'll pick you up at five.”
― Becca Fitzpatrick, Hush, Hush

“Being with you never felt wrong. It's the one thing I did right. You're the one thing I did right.”
― Becca Fitzpatrick, Crescendo