Thorns & Fire (The Ashes of Thezmarr, #2)

by Helen Scheuerer

“The devastation will pass. I promise. I have felt those things before, and I came out the other side. You will too. You’re far from worthless. We’ve all watched you go from strength to strength. You’re allowed to wobble. You’re allowed to have a gloomy day. But this is not your forever. This is not the day to base all other days on.”

“In alchemy, balance is not merely desirable—it is the difference between transformation and destruction.” —Arcane Alchemy: Unveiling the Mysteries of Matter

“All transformation demands sacrifice. What is gained must first be paid for in equal measure.” —Transformative Arts of Alchemy

“To truly understand the past, one must study the historian as much as the history.”

“Mark not the thorns, but rather what they’ve kept safe through the ages.” —An Encyclopedia of Deadly Plants

“The sweetest peace blooms in gardens guarded by thorns.” —Elwren Embervale’s notes and observations