The Warrior's Curse Quotes

“I want my final words before death to simply be that I lived.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Warrior's Curse

“It takes great courage to relive one's past," Loelle said. "But you are the sum of all your memories. To withhold the bad would be to deprive yourself of all that those difficult times taught you. You can do this, Kestra.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Warrior's Curse

“A pierced heart can be shared. One that is hardened remains alone.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Warrior's Curse

“I have a theory about the corruption. We can stop it. I think I know …” His eyes rolled. “Sir Henry was dead.” I touched his arm, pulling him back to this room, if only for a moment longer. “Sir Henry is dead, Captain, but tell me about the corruption.” He barely mumbled the words, “Our plan is correct. Kestra cannot live.” I sighed. For all the hope I had felt, we were exactly where Tenger had been for months—that after completing her quest, Kestra would have to be killed for her magic. “Captain, do you know how to save her?” “Save her,” Tenger whispered. “Simon, you must save her.” “Tell me how.” I shook his arm as his eyes closed. “Captain, tell me how to save her!” His eyes fluttered, as if he was trying to wake himself up. I shook his arm again, desperate for those final words. But his arm went limp and mouth sagged open slightly. He was gone.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Warrior's Curse