Of Seas and Sunsets Quotes

“You said you’d save the kraken if it was in your power.” “Yes. I am no villain, Orsana.” “No, that would be me.” He didn’t argue that point.”
― J. Ann Curtis, Of Seas and Sunsets: A Little Mermaid Fairy Tale Retelling

“A spider lily.” Orsana said softly as she reached out and lifted it. Its gentle, sweet aroma washed over her. “It has a very distinct smell.” “One that is impossible to forget,” he said.”
― J. Ann Curtis, Of Seas and Sunsets: A Little Mermaid Fairy Tale Retelling

“Oh no, Prince Malekai, you must give her your flower.” Arista turned to Orsana. “He only picked one, and it took him forever to locate it. It isn’t very pretty in my opinion, but he was insistent he find that flower.”
― J. Ann Curtis, Of Seas and Sunsets: A Little Mermaid Fairy Tale Retelling

“The best relationships are a blend of friendship and romance—where laughter dances with affection and mutual respect is the solid ground beneath it all.”
― J. Ann Curtis, Of Seas and Sunsets: A Little Mermaid Fairy Tale Retelling

“I can no longer be reckless about my moves, Akonin,” Malekai said. “I must move within the space available to me.” “Our people are poor and treated as trash. We’ve had our land stolen from us. And you must move within the space available to you? Your people have no space, Malekai!”
― J. Ann Curtis, Of Seas and Sunsets: A Little Mermaid Fairy Tale Retelling

“She could ignore him but she didn’t want to be petty, besides her plans and everything she hoped to accomplish was at the mercy of him deciding not to declare her death.”
― J. Ann Curtis, Of Seas and Sunsets: A Little Mermaid Fairy Tale Retelling

“Oh, the arrogant bastard. She bared her teeth at him. “You’re aware that I have the power to hex you.” “I’m only thinking that maybe you put those false memories of sex in my mind because you actually desired me. Did you imagine it all first before leaving the image of our bodies entwining inside my memory?” “I can make your skin boil, make it rot and fall off your bones.”
― J. Ann Curtis, Of Seas and Sunsets: A Little Mermaid Fairy Tale Retelling

“You really believe I’d have drowned my future wife’s maid on her first day here?” She lifted her chin. “I’m a witch. You can do whatever you wish to me.” “That is worth remembering,” he growled softly, and her gaze snapped to his. He leaned toward her. “Because soon, I’ll need you to pretend you can at least tolerate me.”
― J. Ann Curtis, Of Seas and Sunsets: A Little Mermaid Fairy Tale Retelling

“I didn’t think you would remember me. I wanted you to have a pleasurable experience before the pain and grief set in.” Actually, she had planted the memories to avoid suspicion of what they’d really talked about that night. Spider lilies—was that what she smelled like? Right now, she was cursing the prince’s sense of smell.”
― J. Ann Curtis, Of Seas and Sunsets: A Little Mermaid Fairy Tale Retelling

“Love was like touching a blue dragon; at first, it seemed so unassuming and innocent, its beautiful azure color enticing, but then its poisonous sting sent the unsuspecting victim to an early grave. In fact, most creatures of the sea were that way. Beautiful things were a warning, not an invitation.”
― J. Ann Curtis, Of Seas and Sunsets: A Little Mermaid Fairy Tale Retelling