All the Stars and Teeth Quotes

“Fear is a part of life; all that matters is what we do with it.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“But remember that if you try anything, I'll stab you without a second thought."
"Are you flirting with me? It's a bit hard to tell, considering how terrifying you are.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“The stars in his eyes aren't only crafted by adventure. They've been formed by years of loneliness. Of looking up into a sky full of dreams and never being quite able to reach it.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“He's not like anyone I've seen before - he's molded by the world, crafted by travel and adventure. There are stories in those eyes, but I don't fall for them easily.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“The world doesn't work with only your eyes, Princess. There's truth in more than what you can see.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“I am a monster, and if you stand in my way, I will destroy you.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“The mistakes I made in the past do not make me weak; instead, I’ll use them to become stronger.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“A pirate has no right to look so handsome.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“Dismemberment for anyone who ever tried to touch me. The tongue flayed from those with wicked mouths. And the hearts eaten from any man who’s ever told me to smile.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“It’s not too late for us; we are not the mistakes of our family.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“I shut my eyes as the ocean swallows me whole. Water floods my lungs, and I choke on the one thing I love the most. The sea. The waters of my kingdom. They'll be the death of me.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“But even our idols—even those we want to love and trust more than anything—can let us down.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“I am Amora Montara, Princess of Visidia, and I will be the future High Animancer.
I am the right choice. The only choice. And I will protect my kingdom.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“There’s something richly satisfying in giving all of yourself up to an act of creation. It’s like magic. It demands your focus and requires a small piece of your soul to complete.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“I wrap my wrist in the rope and swing myself so I face the beast. I unsheathe my dagger and hold it close as the ship tilts and the rigging hovers above the Lusca. This creature is extraordinary; something of legends. If I want to beat it, then I'm going to need to be extraordinary, too.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“I am Amora Montara, Princess of Visidia and heir to the High Animancer's throne. There is no ship i cannot sail. There is nothing i cannot master.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“One.
One more hour until I prove to Visidia that I'm meant to be their heir.
Two.
Two more hours until I'm engaged to a man I will never love.
Three.
Three more hours until I give the command to ready a ship to set sail tomorrow, and demand to know every secret about this kingdom that's been kept from me.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“I shake Mira's hand away, letting the ship steal my attention. Its wood creaks with laughter as it settles onto the sand, mocking me.
The sounds sinks into my bones, and I wonder: If I cannot rule one ship, then how am I ready to rule an entire kingdom?”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“But even our idols—even those we want to love and trust more than anything—can let us down. It’s time we accept it and face the reality they left us with.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“Boys in the kingdom think they can
buy my love and title, and I let them believe it.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“My lungs are heavy and the ground's chill bites at my palms and knees as I crawl forward. The others directly behind me.
"Is everyone doing all right?" I ask.
Bastian responds with a breathy laugh. "Couldn't be better. I've got a nice view”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“It’s not too late for us; we are not the mistakes of our family. We have the opportunity to change Visidia for the better.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“The mistakes I made in the past do not make me weak; instead, I’ll use them to become stronger. I'm done being afraid of my own power.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth

“And everyone does.”
― Adalyn Grace, All the Stars and Teeth