Mirror Gate (Harbinger, #2)

by Jeff Wheeler

“I apologize if I’ve embarrassed you, Mr. Skrelling,” she said. “I think it for the best if you depart and compose your feelings.”

Haha go cettie

But remember, this second life is not the end,”

2nd life?? I feel the preachy but not the explanation

“you are plagued still by a creature that has long hunted you. You are stalked by a trained killer. Your companion has left you to fight for a throne she may never sit on. The odds seem risky indeed, don’t they? But I would put my trust and faith in your future, Cettie Saeed. You came to this world to do some good. I am certain of that.”

Yikes. I would be thinking "yikes"

“Hang the Aldermaston!” Juliana barked. Doctor Redd covered his eyes, shaking his head worriedly.

Juliana is the best lol

The mind could only think of one thing at a time, and she had every right to control what those thoughts would be.

I like these thoughts control actions control thoughts themes

The craft sank lower and lower before it disappeared. I think this craft, this ‘sea zephyr’ if you will, is not from this world.

How many years past our Kingfountain is this?

“You forget, Minister, that my people have been playing a game called Wizr for a very long time. These machinations for power are not foreign to us. I see your move, and so I will counter it.” “I think not,” the prime minister said. “We have you as a hostage to ensure good faith, and you’ve broken it.” “I think not.” The prince repeated him archly. “Good-bye.” He jerked his arm away, revealing a flash of gleaming brass in his hand. It was a small device, no larger than a small baton, encrusted with jewels. It had clearly been concealed up his sleeve. One moment he was standing in front of them; the next he was gone.

It's cool seeing the worlds collide - but - what?