“ It's the easiest thing in the world to get to California-you just aim yourself west and start walking. Rae Carson
“ I was a Social Science major in college, with an emphasis in secondary education. I took as many courses on the American colonial era and westward expansion as I could. This turned out to be wonderful… Rae Carson
“ I dreamed about this as a kid, that I would write - and people would read - a whole series of books. I feel accomplished, giddy, and tired. Mostly, though, I feel thankful. A trilogy is a huge investm… Rae Carson
“ There’s Tom, Becky says. He’s been tromping around the city half the day, but I don’t see a speck of mud on him. Though he dresses plain, it always seems he rolls out of bed in the morning with his ha… Rae Carson
“ When the rain finally abates, I decide to wait out the night instead of trying to climb in the dark. Rae Carson
“ Reading can only take you so far, up to the moment where you must take action with your own hands Rae Carson
“ Honor from death,” I snap, “is a myth. Invented by the war torn to make sense of the horrific. If we die, it will be so that others may live. Truly honorable death, the only honorable death, is one th… Rae Carson
“ In the same way that the best lies have an element of truth, maybe evil is made all the more powerful when it is accompanied by the startling presence of grace. Rae Carson
“ Yes!" Belen raises his fist in a victory gesture. "We shall save the world from Invierne with slings! Rae Carson
“ His gaze drops to my lips. "I shouldn't do this--""You really should." And I close the distance between us. Rae Carson
“ 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 mins… Rae Carson
“ Later, when we've found this mysterious ship of Hector's and are safely away, when I have time to rest and worry and a quiet corner to hide in, I will coldly remember that being a queen means being st… Rae Carson
“ Walking away from my desert companions feels like cutting off a limb. How does one say good-bye to an arm? One doesn't, I suppose. One pretends it isn't happening. Rae Carson
“ 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 so, frequently, and it gives me such a twist of pleasure to watch he… Rae Carson
