Pale Queen Rising Quotes

“A true name is bound to your soul, is an aspect of your full being. A true name is true power.”
― A.R. Kahler, Pale Queen Rising

“Kids in the real world think monsters come from the closet or under the bed. Which I suppose is true. Mostly. But the fact is, monsters can come from anywhere with a flat surface. We just need a door, and if it’s a flat plane, it can be a door. Chew on that the next time you’re reading a book about demonic possession. Pages are flat planes, too.”
― A.R. Kahler, Pale Queen Rising

“but I am mortal. And like pretty much every other mortal I’ve known (and probably killed in the greeting process), my nesting habit is strong.”
― A.R. Kahler, Pale Queen Rising

“Her voice seems remarkably sad when she speaks, which is strange. It doesn’t suit her—she seems like the type who’s always chipper, come hell or high water. Or maybe she’s just been in hell too long . . .”
― A.R. Kahler, Pale Queen Rising

“And I can’t tell if it’s the Dream or the show, but for the first time in a long time I don’t feel like an assassin. I don’t feel like an outsider. I feel like I’m part of a beautiful secret. “Wanna see the freakshow?” He smiles. “I doubt they will be anywhere near as freakish as my usual entourage. But sure. Seeing you this giddy is a show unto itself.”
― A.R. Kahler, Pale Queen Rising

“A group of drunk college students skirt around us. Seriously, how are they already drunk? It’s like nine on a Tuesday. I’m jealous.”
― A.R. Kahler, Pale Queen Rising

“You wish,” I say. “I do,” he replies, fast and smooth as silk. Ugh. His voice is taking on a distinctly Japanese accent, and it’s maddeningly hot.”
― A.R. Kahler, Pale Queen Rising

“With my heart? Are you feeling okay? Because I’m wondering if you remember who you’re actually talking to here. You know I’m the lust-and-leave sort. No heart-giving involved.”
― A.R. Kahler, Pale Queen Rising

“Damn hipsters and their damn owls.”
― A.R. Kahler, Pale Queen Rising