“ And I am revealed for exactly what I am - a particularly stupid fish, moving from hook to hook, never learning my lesson. Victoria Aveyard
“ Cal's eyes flicker, out to the trees. But he's not looking at the leaves. His gaze is in the past, to something more painful. "She killed my true mother as well. And she'll kill all of us if we let he… Victoria Aveyard
“ We’ve taken everything from her, brother,” Maven murmurs, drawing close. “Surely we can give her this?” And then slowly, reluctantly, Cal nods and waves me into his room. Dizzy with excitement, I hurr… Victoria Aveyard
“ Life has simply decided to open the floodgates, trying to drown me in a whirlwind of twists and turns. Victoria Aveyard
“ I'm afraid of failing. I'm afraid of letting this opportunity pass us by. And I'm afraid of what happens if nothing in this world ever changes. Victoria Aveyard
“ They don't know the meaning of danger or fear or pain. It's only their pride that can be truly hurt. Victoria Aveyard
“ In school, we learned about the world before ours, about the angels and gods that lived in the sky, ruling the earth with kind and loving hands. Some say those are just stories, but I don't believe th… Victoria Aveyard
“ To my dismay, he recovers quickly and smoothes his hair. "So you choose him?"That's all this ever was. Jealously. Rivalry. All so shadow could defeat the flame.I have to throw my head back and laugh,… Victoria Aveyard
“ I know!" he growls back, his voice guttural. I wonder if all of his fire kind have eyes like his. Eyes that burn and smolder. Victoria Aveyard
“ Cal stares ahead, as if his eyes alone can set the entire world on fire. I think he wants to. That would make this easier. Victoria Aveyard
“ Only his eyes remain the same. Bronze, red-gold, like iron brought to blazing heat. Victoria Aveyard
“ For all his clever ideas, Maven has nothing to say to this. He just stares, his breath coming in tiny, scared puffs. I know the look on his face; I wear it every time I’m forced to say good-bye to som… Victoria Aveyard
