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“Jerico was from Madagascar—one of the world’s seven Charter Regions, where the Thunderhead employed different social structures to better the human experience—and people flocked to Madagascar because of the popular uniqueness of its mandate. All children in Madagascar were raised genderless and forbidden to choose a gender until reaching adulthood. Even then, many didn’t choose a single state of being. Some, like Jerico, found fluidity to be their nature. “I feel like a woman beneath the sun and the stars. I feel like a man under the cover of clouds,” Jerico had explained to the crew when assuming command. “A simple glance at the skies will let you know how to address me at any given time.”
― Neal Shusterman, The Toll

“(...) llámenlo soledad o desesperación, pero a veces el mundo tiene que tratarte de la peor manera para hacerte anhelar lo mejor que existe en él. Es por eso que siempre he querido una familia (...)”
― Mariana Palova, El señor del Sabbath

“(...) vencer a la muerte no es solo sobrevivir: también se trata de decidir, por uno mismo, los motivos por los cuales enfrentarse a ella.”
― Mariana Palova, El señor del Sabbath

“Hay algo que no acabo de entender, tanto de las religiones como de mí mismo, que no me deja abrazarme al consuelo de que hay seres invisibles y piadosos allá afuera, observándonos y cuidándonos. Porque ninguna de las criaturas «invisibles» que yo conozco son misericordiosas. Ni por asomo.”
― Mariana Palova, El señor del Sabbath

“Él traga duro y, con ello, un olor delicioso llega hasta los agujeros de mi hocico. Lo aspiro y siento un enorme gusto que me hace gruñir de deseo. Es un olor frío, a carne y sangre helada... es el olor del miedo.”
― Mariana Palova, El señor del Sabbath

“Nuestros miedos se fundamentan en el hecho de que no comprendemos aquello a lo que tememos...”
― Mariana Palova, El señor del Sabbath

“¿Cómo puede pedirme que asesine con tanta ligereza? Errante o no, yo no aprendí a valorar tan poco la vida de una persona. ¡Matar está mal, lo veas desde el ángulo que lo veas! No se trata de que si puedo hacerlo... no quiero hacerlo.”
― Mariana Palova, El señor del Sabbath

“No me atrevo a tomar un paso que anhelo dar hacia él, a su cercanía, al desesperado deseo que tengo por envolverlo entre mis frágiles extremidades para ver si yo mismo soy capaz de dejar de temblar.”
― Mariana Palova, El señor del Sabbath

“Siempre creí que la clave para encajar en el mundo era tratando de parecerme al resto de la gente, así que nunca me imaginé que encontraría mi verdadero hogar en medio de seres infinitamente distintos los unos de los otros".”
― Mariana Palova, El señor del Sabbath

“You're an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Fear and bravery are often one and the same. It either makes you a warrior or a coward. The only difference is the person it resides inside.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Death is like an old friend who pays a visit, sometimes when it’s least expected and other times when you’re waiting for her. It’s neither the first nor the last time she’ll pay a visit, but that doesn’t make any death less harsh or unforgiving.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“With my sword and with my life, I vow to keep you safe, Penellaphe,” he spoke, voice deep and smooth, reminding me of rich, decadent chocolate. “From this moment until the last moment, I am yours.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Promise me you won't forget this, Poppy. That no matter what happens tomorrow, the next day, next week, you won't forget this, forget that this was real”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“You’re such a bad influence,” I murmured as I placed my hand in his.
Hawke curled his fingers around mine. The weight and warmth of his hand was a pleasant shock. “Only the bad can be influenced, Princess.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Some truths do nothing but destroy and decay what they do not obliterate. Truths do not always set one free. Only a fool who has spent their entire life being fed lies believes that.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“When you listen to me, I think the stars will fall.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Nothing is ever simple. And when it is, it's rarely every worth it.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“The next time you go out, wear better shoes and thicker clothing. Those slippers are likely to be the death of you, and that dress... the death of me”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“It doesn’t matter if I want--”
“And you do want.” His whisper danced over my cheek. “What you want is me.”
My breath caught. “That doesn’t matter.”
“What you want should always matter.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I’m the Maiden, Hawke,” I reminded him – or myself, I wasn’t sure.
“And I don’t care.”
My eyes flew open in shock. “I can’t believe you just said that.”
“I did. And I’ll say it again. I don’t care what you are.” Hawke’s hand slid off my back. A moment later, I felt his palm flatten against my cheek with unerring accuracy. “I care about who you are.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Bravery and strength do not equal goodness.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I am a bad maiden." "No" He kissed my other temple. "You're a perfectly normal girl. What is expected of you is what's bad" He paused. "And yes, you're also a very bad Maiden”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“That was very naughty,” Hawke chided, snatching the sword out of my hand as if I hadn’t been holding onto it. “You are so incredibly violent.” He dipped his chin and whispered, “It still turns me on.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Like when I saw a spider, I behaved as if it were the size of a horse with the cold calculation of an assassin.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Would you love to hear that I really like you?" he asked.
My heart skipped a beat, but I ignored the stupid organ. "Would you be sad if I said no?"
"I'd be devastated.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I came back for you that night. Just like I told you I would. I came back for you, and you weren't there. You promised me, princess.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I was the Maiden, the Chosen … I wasn’t Poppy but a shadow of a person who wasn’t allowed to experience, need, live, or want.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“The tender hug didn't fix the world. The pain and anger were still there. But Hawke was so warm, and his embrace was...gods, it felt like hope, like a promise that I wouldn't always feel this way.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I have a feeling that if there’s something you want badly enough, nothing will stop you.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash