The Enchanted Isles Quotes

“When a god or goddess deems someone worthy—through devotion, heroism, or favor—they grant them a godsmark. It’s a direct blessing. A bond. A gift.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“I would’ve ripped out a piece of my soul, too.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“Her power flowed through its trees, its rivers, its very bones. She ripped out a piece of her soul to give it life. She breathed her rage and sorrow into the land, so no invader would ever defile it again.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“The hallucinations had been more than illusions. They had felt like memories woven from mist—visceral, intoxicating, impossible to ignore.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“Her fingernails dug into the dust. She shut her eyes, grief crashing over her like a tidal wave. Maybe I don't want to live without him either.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“I'd prefer if you jumped off a cliff into shark-infested waters, but we don't always get what we want, do we?”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“A previous relationship does not entitle you to anything.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“We're literally on a quest to find a flower and break a curse.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“Cirrus exhaled hard, shaking out his limbs, preparing for the inevitable fight. The look on his face landed somewhere between annoyance and affection. It wouldn’t be the first time he had to brawl their way out of trouble because of Vivienne’s temper and ruthless tongue.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“Forgiveness wasn’t an option to those who disturbed her realm.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“Because history is written by the self-proclaimed victors. They erase their atrocities, rewrite failures, and build ink and parchment shrines to their heroics.” Her voice dripped with venom. “That’s how.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“They feel the fear and choose to move forward despite it. There is no bravery without fear.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“I’ve seen suffering beyond words, and often, death is mercy. A hand leading them away from pain.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“I think the dying is harder than death,”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“When I said I’ve always been clear about what I wanted, about wanting you, I meant it. You’re not a belonging. You’re the best thing I ever lost. And until you tell me you feel nothing for me, I will never stop trying to win you back.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“You know," he continued, straight-faced, "start with a week-long sleep, then ease into a coma, and eventually work up to full hibernation.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“The stars are like old friends," he said quietly. "You can always trust them to guide you home.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“Her temper always burned too hot, too fast, leaving embers of regret in its wake.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“Think of it this way. Meeting someone’s expectations means grieving all the things you cannot be. Meeting your own expectations means they grieve the life they envisioned for you.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“I think expectations weigh just as heavy as grief.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“Not that anyone will notice her hair or makeup in a dress like that. She has more faith in the security of that bodice than I have in all the gods combined.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“His grief was a wound left to fester, infected with rage.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“Bow before the throne. Address the King as Your Majesty. Present your petition clearly and do not waste the Crown’s time. No weapons. No wandering. No wallowing. No oysters. No strawberries.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“Do you know what separates real heroes from the ones in books? It's not that they aren't afraid. They feel fear and choose to move forward despite it. There is no bravery without fear.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“The tree, once a tomb of sorrow, now stood as a monument of beauty, draped in nature's redemption. It shimmered beneath the sunlight, its branches no longer a monument to grief, but a living tribute—a promise that even in the wake of devastation, life would always find a way.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“The wind tugged at her hair, whispering promises of all the paths she was now free to follow. Vivienne smiled-wide, bright, and unafraid.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“What does the future matter when tomorrow is never promised?”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles

“My girl," he said quietly, his sea-green eyes searching hers. "I know this journey has been hard on you. You didn't choose this life at sea. You didn't choose any of this." Vivienne swallowed hard, her throat tightening.

"Your parents would be proud of you." The words hit her like an arrow to the chest.

"They always have been." He paused. "I am proud of you.”
― Alycia E. Anderson, The Enchanted Isles