Throne of the Fallen Quotes

“Darkness was never as appealing as the light to most, but that didn’t mean it was any less integral to life. Too much sunshine withered the soul. Balance was the key.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“And I love being a sinner too much to ever be a saint.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“Women are not possessions. She belongs to herself, you arrogant halfwit.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“I will be your God, your Creator, your Destroyer, and every depraved dark thing in between.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“Her father had told her repeatedly that fear was the one force that drove all darkness in the world. Love, on the other hand, was the greatest source of power. Love strengthened the weakest, gave them a ferocity that fear never offered. Mothers defended their children. Partners, friends, good people stared down evil, becoming something to be feared.

Because of love.

Yet love wasn't the path Camilla had chosen. She'd succumbed to that same moral trap.

Change was terrifying. The unknown always was. It was the very essence of its being unknown that made it so. The familiar was comforting even when it wasn't necessarily good.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“He'd been right when he said she didn't want Prince Charming.

She wanted the demon.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“You have no morals.'

'True. But yours are as grey in tone as mine, my dear.'

'That's hardly true.'

'What a cunning little liar you are.'

She was indeed.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“It was that intensity she’d loved imagining, that feeling of being wholly consumed by another person. Just once she wanted someone to want her. Not her art. Not her talent. Her. Sometimes she felt so alone.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“Do not call me pet.” “Noted, kitten.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“This man could drag her down to hell and she'd gladly burn for eternity.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“Oh, my God.'

Another growl.

'I assure you He had nothing to do with this.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“You can trust me with your life, Camilla. That is something precious. Something I’d never play with. No matter what game is happening. Truth?”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“Camilla sobbed, and then gently pulled him onto her lap, stroking his head.

'Please. Please get up.'

She had read enough fairy tales as a young girl to know that the prince was supposed to wake the love of his life with a kiss. But Envy was a demon, and Camilla was no damsel in distress. She pressed her lips to his forehead.

He didn't magically stir.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“Nature was a violent mistress, her beauty a mask to hide her cruelty.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“This time, when he shouted her name, then held her in his arms, she felt like he was already long gone. Like a star shooting across the night sky, there was nothing left but the memory of how beautifully bright it had once shined.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“Brace yourself, pet,” he growled. “I’m going to fucking devour you.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“Who are you when the world fades away? What are you made of? How strong is your mind, your will, your capacity to fight? When there is nothing, who do you become?”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“It's morning.'

His attention flicked to hers, amusement lacing his tone. 'I do comprehend what the sun indicates, pet.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“Touch her'- his voice was laced with malice, even as it faded to a mere whisper- 'and I'll annihilate you all.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“I've been on my knees for you. If you want me there again, just ask. But if you expect an apology while I'm down there, you'll be disappointed. At least in that regard.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“And I love being a sinner too much to ever be a saint.'

'No one would nominate you for sainthood.'

'And be glad of that. Saints don't typically kill to protect their investments.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“Doing things one shouldn't is often so freeing.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“Whether due to hubris or ego, man was the only creature who often ignored what no other prey did: trust your instincts or suffer the consequences.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“Envy did not believe in happily-ever-afters, only stretches of time that could be more enjoyable than others,”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“My only problem,' he said, gently nipping at her fingertips, 'is that I want you.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“Life would be so much simpler if she would fall for the male whose moral compass was as dependable as the North Star.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“...but I'm intrigued by you now, Miss Antonius. Is that how you welcome all patrons or just the ones you find incredibly handsome?”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“Her art was often her soul laid bare, a part of her she hesitated to share with just anyone.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“A lady must know where it’s safe to step,” she quipped. “Yet you’re stepping all over my ego.” “Forgive me, my lord. I had no idea you’d be so easily damaged.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen

“He’ll pursue you, become wildly territorial until he successfully captures you, then toss you aside. He isn’t cruel. He’s simply ruled by his own sin like we all are.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Throne of the Fallen