Rising Shadows Quotes

“. I whipped the personal guard of the Vampire big kahuna. Whoops. In my defense, it’s not like they wore nametags. I had no idea they were good guys.”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“My knight in shining armor, err…shaggy fur rides again.”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“I’m developing an eye twitch from dealing with these people. - Rachel”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“Manias chuckles. “Five Wraiths are a bit over kill, Nikolai.”
The soldier grins hugely. “Yes, my king, but it will be a spectacular battle.”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“This is fun.” Varian is grinning ear to ear.
“You need to get out more,” I mutter.
“I try, but there is the yelling and the terror. Grates on my nerves. People get hurt when I become annoyed. Better for everyone if I remain a hermit.”
Good lord, the man is demented.”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“My tolerance cup runneth over with bull shit.”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“Scowling at her, I caution, “Do you really want to be alone with me, Anna? You fall third on the list of people I want to see slowly disemboweled.”
She snorts and crosses her arms over her chest. “You are tied to the bed, what can you do to me?”
You have no idea, honey.”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“An exiled Fae princess walks into a werewolf’s home with two vampires. Sounds like a joke I was told once.”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“I put a hand on her shoulder to comfort her. “It will be okay Mads.”
She jumps, startled. I snuck up on her. “Damn it, Cleary! Don’t sneak up on people. Or they might staple a bell to you. And stop calling me Mads.”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“I’ve often wondered how Claude keeps Adele from eating her young.”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“My headstone is apt to read “Cleary Neil. Curiosity kills another cat.”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“He crosses his arms over his chest, widening his stance. “If I think you are going to try any of your Jedi mind tricks on me I will break your neck before you can blink.”
My jaw drops and I sputter, “Um, that’s fair. Wait, if I am a Jedi does that mean you believe I am one of the good guys?”
One corner of his mouth tips up. “No, it means I like Star Wars.”
“Bummer.” I mutter.”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“Gun pointed at me, Gates rages, “Damn it! Why can’t you do what you’re supposed to?!”
I square off against him. “I’m talented. Let Livia go, and I won’t twist you up in knots.”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“If I was really a witch, I would have made it rain candy. - Rachel”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“I’ve got werewolf in my hair! Get it off, get it off! - Rachel”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“She smiles and does an honest-to-god happy dance. This Fae is delightful. I’m glad I didn’t eat her.
I grab my coat. No way am I missing this. “I haven’t been near any Lycans in ages. This is going to be a blast.”
“Oh no, you are not coming.” She stops dead in her tracks to tell me.
I laugh harder than I have all year. I want her to stick around. Firefly amuses the hell outta me. “You couldn’t stop me if you had an army.”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“Angrily, she asks, “So you don’t care who dies around you?”
She’s not talking to me, but I answer the questions anyway. “I don’t really care if I die. At least I would be doing something different.”
-Varian”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“I was supposed to be the king. Too much work so I turned the job down. If I ever decide I want to wear a tiara, I’ll just remove Manias’ head and take his crown. He’s lucky he's my best friend. - Varian”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“Do I want this woman to be another assassin or just want me for my body? Is it wrong if I want both? - Varian”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“The first Fae I ever fed off didn’t survive. Purely by accident. I was young and still learning my strength. She was a red head. Caused quite a ruckus when I took the body home. I was being a gentleman, bringing back their stinking carcass and they try to kill me. Turns out dinner was actually some sort of princess. Damn, there are over fifty princesses. Were they really going to miss one? - Varian”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows

“I love fairies. For dinner. - Varian”
― Bridget Blackwood, Rising Shadows