One Fell Sweep Quotes

“Yes, the princess you were expecting put on her armor and left to kill the dragon. So sorry.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“...sometimes what you go looking for isn't as important as what you leave behind.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“The problem with all men, and werewolves in particular, was their odd perspective. Sean viewed the gash across his ribs as a scratch. I viewed it as an open wound made by a monomolecular blade able to cut through the werewolf armor and contaminate his body with extraterrestrial microorganisms and possibly poison. We agreed to meet somewhere in the middle. He allowed me to sterilize and seal the wound, and I promised to stop threatening to restrain him.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“Will you take this seriously? The future of an entire species is at stake.”

“Yes, we’re going to save them with a fart gun.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“Did you know Draziri taste like chicken?” I asked. Sean glanced at me, as if not sure if I was okay. “I had no idea.” “Orro told me,” I told him. “We’re besieged by murderous poultry.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“I want gifts and Christmas music. I don’t care how many Draziri are out there. They won’t take Christmas from me.”

“Yes, but we don’t have a suitable male,” Orro said. “And only one dog.”

I looked at him.

“What is this Christmas?” Wing asked.

Orro turned from the stove. “It’s the rite of passage during which the young males of the human species learn to display aggression and use weapons.”

Sean stopped what he was doing and looked at Orro.

“The young men go out in small packs,” Orro continued. “They brave the cold and come into conflict with other packs and they have to prove their dominance through physical combat. Their fathers teach them lessons in the proper use of swear words, and the young men have to undergo tests of endurance, like holding soap in their mouths and licking cold metal objects.”

Sean made a strangled noise.

“At the end of their trials, they go to see a wise elder in a red suit to prove their worth. If they are judged worthy, the family erects a ceremonial tree and presents them with gifts of weapons.”

Sean was clearly struggling, because his head was shaking.

“Also,” Orro added, “a sacrificial poultry is prepared and then given to the wild animals, probably to appease the nature spirits.”

Sean roared with laughter.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“I'm no poet. I'm a soldier. So, I'll just tell you the way it is, as clumsy as it sounds. When I first saw you, it was like being thrown from a shuttle before it touched the ground. I fell and when I landed, I felt it in every cell of my body. You disturbed me. You took away my inner peace. You left me drifting. I wanted you right there. Them as I learned more of you, I wanted you even more. You want me too. I've seen it in your eyes. You taught me the meaning of loneliness, because when I don't see you, I feel alone. You may reject me, you may deny yourself, and if you choose to not accept me, I will abide be your decision. But know that there will never be another one like you for me and one like me for you. We both waited years so we could meet.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“Look, it can be fast, good, or cheap. You can have any two but never all three.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“It’s a lovely day and we’re under siege. People are trying to murder us.” Her eyes shone with excitement. “Isn’t it marvelous?”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“When a vampire thought your religion went too far, you definitely had problems.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“He smiled at me, turning into the old Sean Evans. The transformation was so sudden, I blinked to make sure I didn’t imagine it. “Because you’re a carebear.”

“What?”

“You’re the type to get out of a perfectly dry car in the middle of a storm in your best dress so you can scoop a wet dog off the road. You help people, Dina. That’s what you do. And the Hiru need help.”

“I’m sensible,” I told him.

“I’ll give you till tonight,” he said. “You won’t even last twenty-four hours. I bet my right arm on it.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“People do horrible things in the name of keeping things just the way they are.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“Get up, dear. We do not let our enemies win. We claw their hearts out and devour them.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“Males and farts. Any species, any planet, didn’t matter. We”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“He smiled at me, turning into the old Sean Evans. The transformation was so sudden, I blinked to make sure I didn’t imagine it. “Because you’re a carebear.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“He has fangs,” Helen said. “That’s a kitty,” Maud said. “Be careful. They have sharp claws.” “What’s his name?” “He doesn’t have one,” I told her. I hadn’t gotten around to it. “I tell you what, you can name him.” Helen’s eyes got almost as big as the cat’s. “I can?” “Yes.” “I’m going to name him Olasard, after he who hunts the evildoers and rips out their souls.” The Ripper of Souls gave me a befuddled look.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“Males and farts. Any species, any planet, didn’t matter.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“But would I get you, if I were an innkeeper?”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“I learned that sometimes what you go looking for isn’t as important as what you leave behind.” My”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“Arland shuddered. Helen giggled again, grabbed her mug, and hurled it at the wall. The mug shattered. I looked back. Helen’s seat was empty. The platter of bacon had vanished. Sean lost it and laughed.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“Mr. Ramirez looked at Sean and me one last time and smiled. “Good luck with your jogging.” No. He didn’t just wish Sean and I happy jogging.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“Well,” Caldenia said. “Nobody can say that this siege is boring.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“He waved his hand, trying to find the right words. “Lord Arland, sometimes it helps to speak plainly.” “Sword,” he said.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“Tony looked at me with the long-suffering patience of an adult child who knew an educational lecture was coming and there was no way to escape. “One”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“You taught me the meaning of loneliness, because when I don’t see you, I feel alone. You”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“People do horrible things in the name of keeping things just the way they are.” “Where”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“I’m going to name him Olasard, after he who hunts the evildoers and rips out their souls.” The Ripper of Souls gave me a befuddled look.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“I was attending a formal dinner.” He grimaced. “They make us wear armor to these things so we don't stab ourselves out of sheer boredom.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“I’m no poet. I’m a soldier. So, I’ll just tell you the way it is, as clumsy as it sounds. When I first saw you, it was like being thrown from a shuttle before it touched the ground. I fell and when I landed, I felt it in every cell of my body. You disturbed me. You took away my inner peace. You left me drifting. I wanted you right there. Then, as I learned more of you, I wanted you even more. You want me too. I’ve seen it in your eyes. You taught me the meaning of loneliness, because when I don’t see you, I feel alone. You may reject me, you may deny yourself, and if you choose to not accept me, I will abide by your decision. But know that there will never be another one like you for me and one like me for you. We both waited years so we could meet.”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep

“You’re up early, Your Grace.” “It’s a lovely day and we’re under siege. People are trying to murder us.” Her eyes shone with excitement. “Isn’t it marvelous?”
― Ilona Andrews, One Fell Sweep