House of Elephants Quotes

“Every last Witchling had been sorted as a Spare.
"We're gonna need more cloaks," said Seven.”
― Claribel A. Ortega, House of Elephants

“Concerned murmurs rippled through the crowd. They can't believe him, can they? Thorn asked. You'd be surprised what some witches are willing to believe if it means they get to have their way, Valley said.”
― Claribel A. Ortega, House of Elephants

“They can't believe him, can they? Thorn Asked. You'd be surprised what some witches are willing to believe if it means they get to have their way, Valley said.”
― Claribel A. Ortega, House of Elephants

“Knowledge, history, friendship above all...”
― Claribel A. Ortega, House of Elephants

“Seven marveled at the fact that just a year ago, she didn't think much about the world outside Ravenskill, let alone the world outside the Twelve Towns. But now she wondered what lay beyond the bounds of her imagination, of her experiences in her cozy hometown. The world was big, and Seven suddenly had the urge to know more of it.”
― Claribel A. Ortega, House of Elephants

“Witches like that get away with everything. You know that," Dusk said, looking at Valley.
"Not this time," Valley said under her breath, and Seven was in agreement. This time, they would make them pay.”
― Claribel A. Ortega, House of Elephants

“You're not gonna make me into a Moth House witch again, are you," Figgs asked.
"Worse," Seven said. "Thorn is going to turn you into a rat."
"What?!”
― Claribel A. Ortega, House of Elephants

“I'm not saying don't try to change things, I'm just saying don't let them know what you're doing till it's too late for them to do anything about it.”
― Claribel A. Ortega, House of Elephants

“We won't do anything that Valley wouldn't do," Seven said.
"That... doesn't inspire me with much confidence.”
― Claribel A. Ortega, House of Elephants