Mirror Gate (Harbinger, #2)

by Jeff Wheeler

“I pity him truly. He doesn’t see how he comes off to others.”

You cannot stop trying, Sera. And that’s what happens when most people fail the Test. It isn’t that they can’t return and do it later. They won’t because they abandon the pursuit.”

It is not impossible to change when you are older, but it is certainly more difficult.”

So many secrets stood between everyone. Secrets under the cloak of the Mysteries. Secrets under the cloak of government.

“I would never want to damage our friendship,” Cettie said, pulling away enough to look at her. She was crying too; they both were. “You will do so much good for the people. You’ve been as dear as a sister to me as well. I’m so grateful that you chose me as your companion. I love you, Sera. I love you with all my heart.”

The truth will always make the ignorant angry, whether they be ignorant out of choice or lack of opportunity, for the Myriad Ones despise truth and light above all.

Your name is Celestine. Guard this name. Never speak it.