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“Infinite possibilities. And none of them matter.
What matters is here and now.”
― Shannon Messenger, Let the Sky Fall

“Parents: Perfecting ways to humiliate their children since the dawn of time.”
― Shannon Messenger, Let the Sky Fall

“You deserve to be happy," he whispers. "No matter what you think or what you did. You deserve to be happy.”
― Shannon Messenger, Let the Sky Fall

“And I'm the only one with a plan," Fitz reminded them.
"Hey- I've got plans," Keefe argued.
"Plans that don't involve tormenting Dame Alina," Fitz clarified.
"But those are always the best plans!”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“He was quiet for a few seconds, and Sophie thought he was going to ignore her. But then he leaned closer-close enough that she could feel his breath on her cheek. " I crack a lot of jokes ,Sophie , but ....that's just because it's easier, you know? It's how I deal. But that doesn't mean I don't care. I do, a lot.”
― Shannon Messenger, Exile

“It was a dangerous world for a sparkly flying horse.”
― Shannon Messenger, Exile

“Sparkles also make everything better. Well, except alicorn poop."
"I don't know. I think sparkly poop is way better than regular poop."
"That's because you've never fallen into a pile of it.”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“We were two broken, incomplete people. Now we're one. No one will ever understand me the way she will. No one will ever understand her the way I will.”
― Shannon Messenger, Let the Sky Fall

“Ugh, they’ve been at it all day,” Fitz grumbled. “It’s been hours of ‘Look—I’m invisible. Now I’m not! Now I am!’” Biana rolled her eyes as she reappeared. “Like you were any less annoying with your ‘I can tell you what you’re thinking right now! And now! And now!”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“Because our family doesn't decide who we are. WE decide who we are. Believe me, it drives my parents crazy. And sometimes, that's the only thought that gets me through the day.”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“Am I supposed to help Frodo destroy the ring and save Middle Earth? Or do I have to make toys in the North Pole?”
― Shannon Messenger, Keeper of the Lost Cities

“Fitz pulled her forward, and the warm tingling in her hand shot through her body--like a million feathers swelling underneath her skin, tickling her from the inside out.”
― Shannon Messenger, Keeper of the Lost Cities

“You may be the biggest news to hit the academy since The Great Gulon Incident three years ago—which, by the way, I had nothing to do with.
-Keeper of the Lost Cities”
― Shannon Messenger

“You must think I'm a total idiot."
"Nah. I am starting to wonder if you're trying to beat Keefe's record for biggest interspeciesial episode- and if you are, I'm pretty sure you've won. The Great Gulon Incident was epic, but it didn't almost start a war.”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“Aura of doom?" Keefe asked, a smirk curling his lips. "Sounds like my kind of party.”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“The sky would be empty without the birds.”
― Shannon Messenger, Let the Sky Fall

“"Screw the oath." I lean in until I feel her breath against my face, then I stop. I don't want to rush her. "You've done enough for them. You're protecting me. Who cares about the rest?"

"I do." She closes her eyes,and her jaw quivers. "I swore to get you safely through this-and I will. And then you'll return with the Gales and meet your betrothed."

"They can take their betrothal and shove it. I want you."

Audra and Vane”
― Shannon Messenger, Let the Sky Fall

“I wish I could give you a world where everything was perfect and shining and safe. I used to think that's what we had..." He shook his head. "I've realized now that our world doesn't define us. We define our world. And I hope you'll fill yours with as much light and happiness as you can."
"You realize how silly that sounds, right?"
"I do. But after everything that's happened, I think we could all use a bit more silly in our lives.”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“Come to me swiftly, carry no trace. Lift me softly, then flow and race.”
― Shannon Messenger, Let the Sky Fall

“Come to my side. Share your peace. Surge and surround me. Secure my release.”
― Shannon Messenger, Let the Sky Fall

“And interfering with the Council's decisions is a treasonous offense."
Grady snorted. "Not if the Council's gone crazy.”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“You keep claiming you’re not mysterious, but who are you kidding?
-Keeper of the Lost Cities”
― Shannon Messenger

“There’s much more power in pain.”
― Shannon Messenger, Let the Storm Break

“There’s no reason to worry.”
― Shannon Messenger, Keeper of the Lost Cities

“He was quiet for a few seconds, and Sophie thought he was going to ignore her. But then he leaned closer-close enough that she could feel his breath on her cheek. " I crack a lot of jokes, Sophie, but ....that's just because it's easier, you know? It's how I deal. But that doesn't mean I don't care. I do, a lot.”
― Shannon Messenger, Exile

“Obey my command. Follow my voice. Race to my side and surrender your choice.”
― Shannon Messenger, Let the Sky Fall

“Let’s go join the Black Swan!”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“This is who I am.
A fighter.
A guardian.
Stronger than the Stormers.
Stronger than Vane.
Beyond all emotion.
I don't give in to fear or pity or love. I'm the one in control.”
― Shannon Messenger, Let the Sky Fall

“It was easier not to know―at least for right now”
― Shannon Messenger, Exile

“That’s impossible [...] You need infinite energy for light travel. Haven’t you heard of the theory of relativity?”

She thought she had him stumped with that one, but he just laughed again. “That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.”
― Shannon Messenger, Keeper of the Lost Cities