Empire of Flame and Thorns Quotes

“Because deep inside my stupid heart, I still want people to like me.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“Why are you wearing a cape?” “To make a statement.” “A statement? What kind of statement?” I nod towards the massive black wings behind him. “That you’re a moron who doesn’t realize that your fancy little cape will get all tangled up in your wings the moment you try to fly?”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“I told you that I was going to ruin you, little rebel. Not the other way around.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“People will always seek to tear you down”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“Because fear is a weapon. It gives other people power over you without them even having to do anything.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“He sees me. Sees all the parts of me, even the ones I try to hide from the rest of the world. And he makes me laugh.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“Really? You’re bragging about your wingspan?”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“that rage darkens into something not of this world. Something so terrifying that ice skitters across my skin at the mere sight of it.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“No,” I reply. “But you do seem to have an unhealthy obsession with tracking me down in empty corridors. Can I suggest a hobby instead? Perhaps knitting since you’re so fond of pointy sticks.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“So unless you plan to torture me or fuck me”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“Or I’m going to push you up against that rock wall and fuck you like you’re mine.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“If people fear you, use it as a shield. People will always seek to tear you down, because of one thing or another. Be it for how you look or how you behave or who your family is or what magic you have. There will always be people who will use any weakness against you so that they can feel better about their own pitiful lives.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“I’m not fucking kidding, Selena.” He keeps advancing while I keep retreating. “You have ten seconds to drop your gaze, or I swear to God, I’m going to fuck you until your legs give out and the only moans coming out of your mouth are my name. And then I’m going to keep fucking you until you will never be able to even think about touching another man because all you can think about is my hands on your body and all you can feel is my cock inside you.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“I wasn’t trying to sabotage you”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“That’s what you get for leaving me unsatisfied last night.” Then I wink and”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“a smoking hot guy with wings. And dark hair. And very questionable morals.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“You will each be given an iron collar,” Empress Jessina says. “As a symbolic representation of your servitude to us and how your years of imprisonment in the Seelie Court are now at an end.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“Do not use your magic on me.” Forbidden desire pulses through me at the feeling of his hand around my throat like that. He’s not choking me. Only showing me that he holds the power here. But he’s wrong. Because his hard cock is straining against his pants right in front of my face. A devilish smile spreads across my lips. He is not the one with the real power here. I am. “Are my eyes glowing?” I ask. His gaze flits between my lips and my eyes before he finally grinds out, “No.” I flash him a knowing grin. “Then whatever you’re feeling is all you, Shadow of Death.” Another bolt of emotion pulses across his features. For a second, it almost looks like desperation.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“After giving my head a short shake to clear it, I stride over to the other side of the bed and reach for the edge of the cover. Right before my fingers can brush against the soft bed, a small cloud of black smoke pulses through the air. Draven’s massive wings explode into view. I start in surprise, jerking back a little. When I have gathered my wits again, I’m met with the most infuriating sight yet. Draven’s huge black wings are spread out to his sides, blocking the entire rest of the bed. I curl my fingers into a fist and force out an angry breath. “Asshole,” I growl. “What was that?” he demands without even lifting his head. “You heard me.” “Yes, I did.” At last, he raises his head and locks eyes with me from over his broad shoulder and his massive wing. “Watch your mouth, little rebel. Or I might find another use for it.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“My stomach lurches as Draven yanks me up and then spins me around before shoving me back first against the smooth wall of the stairwell. A second later”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“Sliding both hands into my hair, he pulls me closer and kisses me back so fiercely that I gasp into his mouth. He bites my bottom lip, sending a jolt through my spine. My mind spins as his tongue tangles with mine. Oh fuck, he tastes like wind and rain and lightning. Like fire and sin. And my undoing.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“As if we would ever forget.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“My heart aches and I need to leave before I drown underneath the weight of it.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“Did you just roll your fucking eyes at me?” Jeb demands”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“People will always seek to tear you down, because of one thing or another. Be it for how you look or how you behave or who your family is or what magic you have. There will always be people who will use any weakness against you so that they can feel better about their own pitiful lives.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“Lavendera stands a short distance away. Her arm is outstretched. Two steps away from her”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“It was never a way for you to earn your freedom. It is, and always has been, a competition to find the people who have the strongest magic among you. Because that is what we want. Your magic.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“There will always be people who will use any weakness against you so that they can feel better about their own pitiful lives.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“The irony of it all is not lost on me. I can manipulate other people’s emotions, but I don’t even have control over my own. Everything would be so much easier if I could use my magic on myself.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns

“I can only manipulate emotions that are already there. I can increase and decrease what they feel, but I can’t make them feel something else. The spark of the emotion needs to be there first.”
― Marion Blackwood, Empire of Flame and Thorns