Upon a Starlit Tide Quotes

“A woman knows her own
truth. It’s a gift she is born with that, like so much else, is quickly stolen by
the world. By priests with their talk of sin and wickedness and shame, by
men who learned long ago how best to use women for their own pleasure
and advantage. Instead of speaking from their hearts, their souls, women are
told to heed their father, their husband, their God. Instead of choosing their
own path, they are told to obey. Even so, their souls always know the truth.
Always. Do not be afraid to give yours voice.”
― Kell Woods, Upon a Starlit Tide

“To bear witness to the fury of the sea, to have your life held entirely in its hands—to live or die depending on its whim—must be terrifying, indeed.”
― Kell Woods, Upon a Starlit Tide

“Whoever decided that women were bad luck at sea clearly never sailed with you.”
― Kell Woods, Upon a Starlit Tide

“Do you intend to repeat everything I say, Mademoiselle?”
“No”
“Well, that is a relief. It would be a rather one-sided conversation, otherwise. It is often the way of young women, I find. But you… I feel as though you might actually have something to say.”
― Kell Woods, Upon a Starlit Tide

“I’ll never stop again. I swear it.”
He was the one thieving kisses now, taking Luce’s heart, her soul along with them.
“I’m yours Luce. Yours.”
― Kell Woods, Upon a Starlit Tide