Prince of the Palisades Quotes

“Is it weird,” he says outside a teashop, “that I feel so safe here?” I lift a curious eyebrow. “Everyone looks like”—his eyelashes flutter when he inhales—“like me.” All around, there are gorgeous shades of brown. Rich dark complexions. Warm sepia skin and cool russet tones. Different faces, body shapes, each person carrying their own swagger. For once, Reiss and I aren’t two Black boys in a pale sea, like at Willow Wood. Here, Reiss doesn’t stand out. He’s one of us.”
― Julian Winters, Prince of the Palisades

“... she grins and says, “Because I know greatness. I’ve seen greatness. It always starts with mistakes. With failure. With growth. You shouldn’t be ashamed to be a rebel, my prince. Rebels won our people’s freedom. Celebrate who you are.”
― Julian Winters, Prince of the Palisades