Michelle Connor > Quotes

“Tempestuous in her sorrow, the wind unrestrained squalls, as from charcoal clouds above, tears from heaven begin to fall.”
― Michelle Connor, Hers To Save Complete Series

“You know the jokes about this will be never-ending, don’t you?”

Augustus tugs on the cuff of his navy fitted jacket, straightening the sleeve. “There is nothing wrong with using Uber.”

“Yeah, if you’re nipping out for coffee, but not when we’re riding into battle. Getting a lift to the portal on a donkey would be less embarrassing. Ask Jesus.” She stares at the ground and kicks the pavement.”
― Michelle Connor, Where Ravens Soar

“On the crest of a hill, under an inky black sky, Valhalla stands in all her splendour. Spears hold up a roof made from battle-worn shields. They're scratched and gouged, blood glistening in nicks and groves. Magic makes the impossible, possible. The Hall of the Slain. Gloriously strange and macabre.”
― Michelle Connor, Where Ravens Soar

“Herveus is impervious to emotions, but Aveline has unlocked something in him. He is drowning in a great wave, just trying to get back to the shore. The main memories he has from his childhood are of hunger. Just the echo of the gnawing pain makes him double over clasping his stomach. The other strongest memories are of violence—beatings from strangers leaving him unable to move for days. In all the haunting recollections, it had always been just him, alone. How could I forget my sister? It was like an impenetrable gate had opened in his mind, bringing forth another set of sad blue eyes from a time forgotten. I hadn’t been alone”
― Michelle Connor, Hers To Save Complete Series

“A short, quick gasp escapes her trembling lips, spots dancing in her vision. Hunching until she is small, silent the scream remains, as blackness and pain hold her prisoner against her father’s rage”
― Michelle Connor, Hers To Save Complete Series

“Maybe she could even talk Helreginn into continuing their pain and suffering once they got there. The goddess might have acted gentle on most days, but Finn had heard the woman ruled with a firm hand, and had an evil streak she used on those she deemed unworthy.”
― Michelle Connor, Where Ravens Soar