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Breaking Point (The Order of the Elements #1) Breaking Point by Jess Jenkins
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“Darkness is the absence of light. Happiness is the absence of pain. Anger is the absence of joy. Jealousy is the absence of confidence. Love is the absence of doubt. Hate is the absence of peace. Fear is the absence of faith. Life is the absence of death.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“I won't say anything, but you should tell them. It's not weakness to admit you're not perfect.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“Sometimes, rather most times, I believe, imperfections make us strongest if we are willing to embrace them for what they are, rather than try to hide them or deny they exist. So, perfection lies in imperfection and our willingness to accept those as part of who we are.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“With the last months spent preparing to face this darkness, it was improbable that the end of her story would be a happy one. She had considered death, maybe even accepted it, at times even wished for it. But no matter how many times she had thought it over, no matter the circumstances, it didn’t matter to her now.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“Confidence is my middle name.'
'Funny, I was thinking more along the lines of arrogance.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“This had just gone beyond suspiciously easy to how-stupid-do-you-think-we-are easy.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“Why did you throw your shield up yesterday when we sparred?'
She smiled. He was genuinely curious. 'Well, you didn't even flinch when I elbowed you in the stomach the other day, and to be quite honest, it hurt my arm. So you can understand why having a boulder thrown at me would cause self-preservation to kick in.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“Sometimes, just crying things out was therapeutic, especially when there was nothing else that could be done.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“One never knows what they're capable of until they try.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“Nobody is perfect; Nobody is expecting you to be.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“I trust you, even thought I don't trust myself.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“You saw weaknesses but turned them into strengths.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“The sound of the waves was more soothing than any other sound in the world, save maybe the rain.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“People usually respond better to someone they can relate to. Statues are kind of hard to like.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“I know. Just understand that as long as you want me around, I'll be here.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“That was Lucy's tactful way of saying 'In case you feel like murdering Kali tonight, we are making sure you don't break your ankle in the process.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“Evan still stared in disbelief. 'Seriously? She won again? Is there no justice?”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point
“There is no glory in death, Evan.'
Evan's smile vanished. 'Then I'm going to make sure you make it back alive.”
Jess Bowen, Breaking Point