Quotes by Marissa Meyer

You are not a murderer. I find it difficult to think of that as a personality flaw.

And you are going to get her far away from here. Keep her hidden.” She planted her hands on her hips. “And here we were just keeping her holed up in a tiny little house in a completely random mining sector. Why didn’t it ever occur to us to try and keep her hidden?” Kinney’s face was unreadable for a long moment before he asked, “You understand sarcasm?” “Of course I understand sarcasm,” she spat. “It’s not like it’s theoretical physics, is it?” The guard’s jaw worked for a moment, before he shook his head and turned away.

She could be a fire hazard. Maybe we should remove her from the ship before she spontaneously combusts.

If this is how you feel about a desert, I cant wait until you see your first real tree. Your mind will explode.

What? Really? And I thought I was just emotionally withdrawn.” She pulled her feet up, hugging her knees. “I’m also incapable going to be your next brilliant observation.

She knew it wasnt real. She knew the holograph wouldnt hurt. But she also knew that fire was dangerous, and illusions were dangerous, and being tricked into believing things that werent real was often the most dangerous thing of all.

Yes. Right. You should probably, um...She had no idea what he should do.Kiss her, she thought. Isnt that what people did after they survived thrilling, near-death experiences together? She was sure it wasnt an appropriate suggestion, but this close, it was all she could think about.

Mind my words, Cheshire, I will have you banished from this kingdom if you tempt me.An empty threat from an empty girl.She rounded on him, teeth flashing. I am not empty. I am full to the brim with murder and revenge. I am overflowing and I do not think you wish for me to overflow on to you.There was a time – Cheshire yawned – when you overflowed with whimsy and icing sugar. I liked that Catherine better.

The story had already taken on a legendary air from the waitstaffs telling of it. According to the cooks, the street fighter had broken a bottle over Rolands head, knocking him unconscious and crushing a chair in the process. He would have taken out Gilles too, if Emilie hadnt calmed him down with one of her pretty smiles.

That day I swore to never manipulate anyone again. Even if I believed I was doing good--for who am I to presume what is good for others?

Her satellite made one full orbit around Planet Earth every sixteen hours. It was a prison that came with an endlessly breathtaking view— vast blue oceans and swirling clouds and sunrises that set half the world on fire.

The other girl, Iko, cupped her chin with both hands. This is so much better than a net drama.

It was made out to be some kind of honor, giving your life for the good of humanity, but it was really just a reminder that cyborgs were not like everyone else.

But mostly I just think Iam not the best person to demonstrate all the goodness humanity has to offer. I dont want you to be too disappointed when you realize that.

Besides, if you are who you claim to be, that makes you my true queen. Therefore, you have my loyalty.

Youre asking the cyborg fugitive and the wild animal to be the welcoming committee? Thats adorable.

Kai neared his desk again, seeing that the fugitives profile had been transferred to the screen. His frown deepened. Perhaps not dangerous, but young and inarguably good-looking. His prison photo showed him flippantly winking at the camera. Kai hated him immediately.

Iko held up a hand. You need a system debug if youre suggesting that I would abandon you know.

But you are crazy.”“I know.” She lifted a small box from the basket. “Do you know how I know?”Scarlet didnt answer.“Because the palace walls have been bleeding for years, and no one else sees it.” She shrugged, as if this were a perfectly normal thing to say. “No one believes me, but in some corridors, the blood has gotten so thick theres nowhere safe to step. When I have to pass through those places, I leave a trail of bloody footprints for the rest of the day, and then I worry that the queens soldiers will follow the scent and eat me up while Im sleeping. Some nights I dont sleep very well.” Her voice dropped to a haunted whisper, her eyes taking on a brittle luminescence. “But if the blood was real, the servants would clean it up. Dont you think?

What did you bring me today? Delusional mutterings with a side of crazy?