Seasons of War Quotes

“Sarcasm has always been the luxury of the ruling class.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“Can we get Serpine back in here?” Saracen grumbled. “I feel that I need to punch someone.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“What is your name?” asked the smiling man. “Marilyn,” Valkyrie mumbled. “Marilyn Monroe.” “And where are you from, Marilyn?” “Graceland.” “And where is Graceland?” “It’s where Elvis lives.” The smiling man nodded. “I don’t know these people, but I know a lie when I hear one. Are you going to start telling me the truth at all today, or will I just have my associate continue to hit you?” “I’ll tell you the truth.” “Good. Where are you from?” “Your butt.” The big guy hit her again. It was worth it.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“Have you ever heard the phrase, better to be bored than dead?”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“He moved and she moved and he died and she put her sword away.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“There’s nothing more natural than dying from a knife to the neck. What would be unnatural is if he’d survived.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“Exactly,” said Saracen. “Everyone would think I decided to specialise in this because I wanted to see through people’s clothes.” “Why did you specialise in it?” “I wanted to see through people’s clothes. I know, I know, but I was a teenager. I thought it’d be great. It’s not great. Not at all.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“Hail, Satan,” Valkyrie added, just to be in with the cool kids. “Midnight is almost upon us!” said the Master, summoning fire into his hand and passing it over the candelabrum, lighting each wick. “Why does this girl still live? Kill her! Deliver her soul to the Dark Lord!” “Voldemort?” Valkyrie asked, frowning. The”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“You and me and Never,” said Axelia. “I’ve never been on an adventure. I want to try it out, see what it’s like.” “Uh … Axelia, I don’t know. It might be dangerous.” She smiled. “Don’t worry, Omen. I’ll protect you.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“And then you’ll be back, will you?” She smiled at him. “Of course I will. I can’t stay away from you, you know that.” The way his head tilted, Valkyrie knew that pleased him.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“I’m about to make myself some tea,” she said, leading the way to the kitchen. “Your dog is gnawing on my head.” “She’s just happy to see you.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“Valkyrie opened the door and took in Skulduggery, standing there in a navy blue three-piece suit with a crisp white shirt and a navy blue tie. “Damn,” she said, “you look good.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“I was Skulduggery Pleasant’s partner,” said Crepuscular. “And he left me to die.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“Who’s got two thumbs and is going to save the world?” she asked, then jerked both of her thumbs towards her smiling face. “This chick.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“Oh, yeah,” Axelia whispered back. “I think I’m freaking out a bit. I’ve never seen a murder victim before.” Omen frowned at her. “How do you know he was murdered?” “He has a knife sticking out of his back.” Omen took a few steps to his left, and saw the knife handle. “Oh, yeah.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“What’s the mission?” “We’re going to kill Mevolent.” Tanith stuck her hand out. “You had me at kill Mevolent.” Valkyrie shook it. “Literally the last thing I said.” “And that’s when you had me.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“Ask us,” Skulduggery said. “Pardon?” “I just like being asked to … you know.” China sighed. “Skulduggery Pleasant, Valkyrie Cain, will you accept this mission and save the world, pretty please, with a cherry on top?” Skulduggery put his hands on his hips. “I shall.” “Yeah,” Valkyrie muttered. “I shall, too.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“And she pushed, and as she pushed she melted into the child, and Sebastian roared in fear as the baby slipped into his waiting hands.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“The Circle zone was filled with people.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“her boot catching him right between the legs.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“Well,” Skulduggery said. “That was rude.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“Chapter 144”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“Martin Flanery,”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“True dat.”
― Derek Landy, Seasons of War

“Bad news?"
"The, you know, the scars. And the bent nose and the jaw."
"Ah," she said.
He continued quickly " I mean, you're still attractive. Still very attractive. I'm not saying you're ugly or anything ..."
Valkyrie laughed, and it didn't hurt. "I knew someone once whose face was full of scars. and a more beautiful person I don't think I've ever met. And I know a woman with a flawless face and there have been times when I never wanted to see her again. What I'm saying is, Scorry, is that I don't really care about ugly or pretty. I'm just happy I'm healthy. And that's thanks to you.”
― Derek Landy, Skulduggery Pleasant Untitled 13