A Semi-Charming Kind of Life Quotes

“Rosabella Beauty was the daughter of the famous Beauty, a girl whose love had turned the Beast back into a prince. Darling Charming was the daughter of the renowned King Charming, whose royal storyline stretched back to the very beginning of stories. The Charming men had always been known for their heroic deeds, luxurious hair, and enchanting eyes. Darling's two brothers were expected to follow in King Charming's heroic footsteps by saving damsels, slaying dragons, and basically conquering whatever evil stepped into their paths.
Darling, however, was not a son. She was a daughter. And being a daughter was a different matter altogether. No heroic deeds were expected of her. No quests or adventures. While the activities of the Charming princes had always been celebrated by poets and storytellers, the Charming princesses had a singular destiny- to be damsels in distress waiting for rescue.”
― Suzanne Selfors, A Semi-Charming Kind of Life

“As long as there have been stories, there have been characters that refuse to stick to the outline.”
― Suzanne Selfors, A Semi-Charming Kind of Life

“Raised by a progressive mother, Rosabella was outspoken, free-willed, and passionate about her beliefs. Even though she was from Royal heritage, she rarely wore a tiara. She chose comfortable, layered dresses and tall, fake-fur-lined boots rather than filigreed gowns and platforms.”
― Suzanne Selfors, A Semi-Charming Kind of Life

“What are you reading?" Darling asked.
"The latest issue of Beast Weekly," Rosabella said. As an activist who stood up for the rights of beasts everywhere, she liked to keep up with beastly matters.”
― Suzanne Selfors, A Semi-Charming Kind of Life

“You are the prettiest, yack, yack, yack. My heart beats for you alone, blah, blah, blah. I will be your Prince Charming, yadda, yadda, yadda.”
― Suzanne Selfors, A Semi-Charming Kind of Life

“She'd long ago learned an important lesson--there was always a way to wrestle with the impossible.”
― Suzanne Selfors, A Semi-Charming Kind of Life

“Magically modified food is a serious issue," Rosabella said. "We don't know the long-term effects on our bodies." She grabbed her ever-present picket sign. "I'm going to protest. Who's with me?"
All the girls suddenly checked their MirrorPhones as if an important hext had arrived.
"Suit yourselves," she said. "I'm going to talk to Ginger Breadhouse. She's the best cook on campus. Surely she cares about this issue." She hurried over to the next table.
"Good luck," Darling called. Rosabella's protests were important, but there were so many things she wanted to change. It was exhausting after a while.”
― Suzanne Selfors, A Semi-Charming Kind of Life

“Sir Gallopad, a pure-white horse with a glossy white mane, had been chosen for Darling specifically for his size and demeanor. He was small, shy, and quiet. He'd never thrown anyone from the saddle, had never bucked or kicked. Riding him could be a chore because he liked to stop and nibble on shrubbery. The Charming Committee on Appropriate Pets had been delighted with Sir Gallopad, confident that the princess would be safe with such a timid creature. And they were thrilled to learn that he possessed the magical ability to change colors, which allowed him to camouflage himself if danger should appear. But what the committee didn't know was that, like Darling, Sir Gallopad also had a secret.
He loved to gallop!”
― Suzanne Selfors, A Semi-Charming Kind of Life

“The girl was always so exhausted after her full days of taking classes, leading peaceful protests, and collecting signatures for various petitions that she fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.”
― Suzanne Selfors, A Semi-Charming Kind of Life