Rebel Witch Quotes

“If this was weakness, he wanted to be weak. If this was sin, let him be damned to hell.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“Live in the darkness too long, and eventually you won't recognize the light. You'll become like the monsters you hate.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“You are far worse than a thorn in my side,” he said, his dark eyes gleaming at her. “You are a knife in my heart.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“The problem with love is the more you try to destroy it, the stronger it becomes. It might look like weakness on the surface. But in truth, it's tougher than steel. Love can't be controlled. Love can't obey unjust laws. Love will always oppose tyrants. Love is the real enemy of the regime, and that's why you despite it. It's why Cressida tries to crush it. Because you both know, deep down, it has the power to topple you.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“I may not know Rune Winters, but I know the Crimson Moth. And she is no caged thing.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“That is my hope for you, dear reader. It’s the same hope I had for Rune at the beginning of her story. (And for myself, in a way.) I hope you stop caring so much about the opinions of others and allow yourself to live. I hope you find the courage to be unapologetically yourself and start making your life—and maybe even the world—what you and the ones you love need it to be.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“You want the truth?” Her own hurt bubbled up, like steam from a volcano ready to erupt. “This is the truth: I would have married you in a heartbeat, had you asked me. I would have married you knowing you would hand me over to my killers—or kill me yourself—the moment you found out what I was. That’s how pathetic I am, Gideon! That’s how desperately I wanted to be yours!”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“It might look like weakness on the surface. But in truth, it’s tougher than steel. Love can’t be controlled. Love can’t obey unjust laws. Love will always oppose tyrants.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“It's been a honor, Captain," she whispered against his lips.
Gideon let out a soft cry, but he didn't fail her.
Pulling the trigger, he sent a bullet straight into her heart.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“Sometimes our paths must diverge from those we love,” Antonio said as they rode, side by side, scanning the surrounding mountains. “But if love is the highest power, our paths will converge again—if not in this world, then the next.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“Even in death, my love, you are a wonder.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“Did a person change depending on their circumstances? Or was there something permanent about everyone? Something steadfast and true, despite their circumstances?”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“I think someone broke her."
"Ah, anything else?"
"I'm afraid I won't be able to put her back together."
"You can't put her back together. Only she can do that.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“I would have married you in a heartbeat, had you asked me. That’s how desperately I wanted to be yours. He thought of Rune in the steam, eyes bright, face flushed, hair coming undone. He’d wanted nothing more than to take her in his arms and kiss her. To tell her with his mouth and hands what he couldn’t say with his words.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“She was the Crimson Moth. A rebel witch.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“My name is Wisdom." Her voice rang like a drawn blade. "And I've waited a long time for this.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“Pressing a hand to Gideon's heart, Rune whispered: "Come find me in the next world."
And then Death found her.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“His eyes blackened. “Who did this to you?”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“Of all the boys in the world, why did she have to fall in love with the one who could never, ever love her back?”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“At least she likes it when I touch her.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“What were you dreaming about last night?” His voice was low, near her ear. “When you called out for me.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“Somewhere beneath the fear was the girl he loved. A girl who stared down danger with a smile and a knife. His brave, clever Crimson Moth.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“She'd forgotten the thrill of it. How it made her feel untouchable.
Invincible.
I am the Crimson Moth.
It was the answer to her oldest question.
You are the kindest, cleverest, bravest girl I've ever met.
This was Rune Winters. This girl. In this moment.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“You get the world you’re willing to fight for.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“Because I was stupid enough to fall in love with a witch hunter. Stupid enough to hope he might love me back. And if he did, I wasn't going to let anything come between us again.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“FOR THE BRAVE ONES WHO LIGHT THE WAY”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“What the hell do you think you’re doing with my wife?”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“I know the Crimson Moth. And she is no caged thing.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“We both know what you want to do to me, Gideon. Well, here’s your chance.” His gaze slid to her mouth. “You have no idea, the things I want to do to you.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch

“People who loved you didn’t plot to betray you.”
― Kristen Ciccarelli, Rebel Witch