A Shadow in the Ember Quotes

“Telling myself that I needed to mind my business, I did the exact opposite and peered around the side of the building.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“Blink twice if you have been kidnapped.” Lailah grinned and sent Ash a long, sideways look. “Or just blink.” I almost blinked because it was clear they were teasing Ash—a Primal who had gods strung up on the walls outside his palace.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“I know one thing, liessa. A monster wouldn't care if they were one.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“You acted fearlessly. Each time I saw you. You interested me, and I hadn’t expected that. I didn’t want that. But at that lake, you were just Seraphena. And I was just Ash. There was no deal. No perceived obligations. You stayed simply because you wanted to. I stayed only because I wanted to. You let me touch you because that was what you wanted, not because you felt as if you had to. Maybe I should’ve told you, but I was…enjoying myself with you. I wasn’t ready for that to end.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“But I also saw her. I saw them. A Chosen and a descendant of the First.”
The eather burned brightly in Penellaphe’s eyes as they met mine.
“A Queen of Flesh and Fire. And him, a King risen from Blood and Ash, who ruled side by side with man. And they…they felt right. They felt like hope.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“It is far easier to be lied to than it is to acknowledge that you have been lied to.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“Love is more powerful than fate.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“—No hagas eso.
—¿Hacer qué?
—Sonreírme —murmuró, la plata de sus ojos se arremolinaba.
—¿Por qué?
—Porque cuando haces eso, no hay absolutamente nada que no permitiría que me hicieras.
Entonces sonreí plenamente.
—Joder —Él gimió. Una carcajada me abandonó, un sonido ligero y aireado que se sintió bien incluso cuando sus ojos se estrecharon en mí—. Tampoco hagas eso.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“You’re a blessing, Sera. No matter what anyone says or believes, you are a blessing. You always have been. You need to know that.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“Ash had gods impaled to his wall.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“Smile at me,' he murmured, the silver in his eyes swirling.

'Why?'

'Because when you do that, there's utterly nothing I would not allow you to do to me.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“It's exhausting always being right.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“Don't forget, Sera. You are not afraid. You may feel fear, but you are never afraid.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“You have beautiful hair. It's like spun moonlight. Stunning.'

'I think I will cut it all off.'

Ash chuckled. 'You would, wouldn't you?”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“It stung,' he growled, head straightening. 'Deeply.'

'Sorry?'

His chin lowered. 'You are not sorry.'

I actually was. Sort of. 'You grabbed me.'

'Do you stab everyone who grabs you?'

'Yes!' I exclaimed. 'Especially when I'm in a home with a dead body and someone grabs me from behind without any warning!”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“I did not ask for your help.'

'But you have it nonetheless.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“Don’t you fucking apologize,” Nyktos snarled. “Don’t you dare—”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“Quería que me mirara como si quisiera devorarme.
De hecho, pensé que quizá quisiera incluso que me devorara.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“Love is even more powerful than what courses through our veins, equally awe-inspiring and terrifying in its selfishness. It can extend a thread by sheer will, becoming that piece of pure magic that cannot be extinguished by biology, and it can snap a thread unexpectedly and prematurely.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“Thirty-six.'

My eyes fluttered open. 'What?'

'Freckles,' he said, his cheeks... pinker than usual. 'You have thirty-six of them on your face.'

That strange, whirring sensation surged through my chest. 'You actually counted them?'

'I did,' Ash rocked back. 'I did the first day you were here. I counted them again to make sure I was correct. I was.' He fixed the loosened tie of my robe. 'I really hope there's no doubt left when it comes to my interest in you.'

'There's not.'

'Good.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“The road to hell is paved with good intentions,' he said. 'Perhaps you've heard that?'

'Sounds like something you'd have embroidered on a pillow.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“Love is a beautiful weapon, often wielded as a means to control another. It shouldn't be a weakness, but that is what it becomes. And those most innocent always pay for it.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“I want to kiss you, even though there is no reason for me to other than I want it.' The heated intensity of his stare held mine. 'I would even go as far as to say I need to.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“Killing is not something one should have little regard for,' he replied. 'It should always affect you, no matter how many times you do it. It should always leave a mark. And if it doesn't, then I would have grave concerns about the individual.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“The slaughter of an innocent child should be of everyone's concern.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“It’s funny because you cannot hurt me.” That strangely warm breath of his still hovered over the mark on my throat. “You can never weaken me to the point that you’d ever be a real threat.” My breath caught as the meaning of his words penetrated the haze of arousal. I knew what he was saying. I was no real threat because he would never love me.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“It’s forbidden to Ascend them—to save them.” Curiosity trickled through me. “Why?”  Tension bracketed her mouth. “They would become what we call demis—a being with godlike power that was never meant to carry such a gift…and burden. They are something else.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“Es mucho más fácil que te mientan que reconocer que te han mentido.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“—¿Es esa una sonrisa? —Se inclinó hacia mí, viéndome demasiado intensamente como para ser en serio—. Lo es. Me has agraciado con tres ahora. Se detiene mi corazón.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember

“Porque ambos sabemos por qué permanecemos justo aquí. Yo te intereso. Tú me interesas. Así que permanecemos aquí.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow in the Ember