The Shards of Ophelia Quotes

“But just because something had once been worth fighting for didn’t mean it would be forever. And just because something ended didn’t mean it was never beautiful.”
― Nicole Platania, The Shards of Ophelia

“There was something to be said for standing up when, internally you were shattered. When your flesh was a case for broken bones and your heart beat tainted blood, but you slipped a mask over your features and became what was expected of you. Only the strongest survived the wounds dug into their souls.”
― Nicole Platania, The Shards of Ophelia

“I swiped that ax up and flipped it in my hand, ignoring the twisting of my gut. They’d tried to wreck me with this weapon—instead, I’d become its master, using it to slay the shadows around my heart.”
― Nicole Platania, The Shards of Ophelia

“Tol’s eyes turned murderous. “I’m fine,” I assured him. Swiveling away from me, Tol brought his sword down on the neck of the Engrossian I had killed, severing his head from his body completely. “That’s better.” “How chivalrous of you.”
― Nicole Platania, The Shards of Ophelia