Sarah Hawley > Quotes

“Admirable,” Astaroth had once said. “We could stand to learn a few things about ruthless manipulation and one-sided bargains from American healthcare insurers.”
― Sarah Hawley, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

“Lucifer, why did so many human emotions feel like physical illness? It was a wonder humans didn’t visit the doctor on an hourly basis.”
― Sarah Hawley, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

“Trust literal demons to be kinder to their children than the American education system.”
― Sarah Hawley, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

“That was the way of some men. Their tongues wagged in an imitation of love while their fists dealt pain. I stroked the dagger’s outline at my thigh, thinking about what it might be like to live in a world where women didn’t have to depend on people they feared for safety.”
― Sarah Hawley, Servant of Earth

“And really, every good couple should have a soft one and a stabby one.”
― Sarah Hawley, A Werewolf’s Guide to Seducing a Vampire

“Kallen’s eyes burned with some intense, unfathomable emotion, but his face was as still as if it had been carved from stone. What did this cold, mysterious faerie feel? I got the sense sometimes that his eyes were openings to a very deep pit, and some terrible beast lurked at the bottom.

“Do you want to live?” he asked.

“Yes, but that doesn’t mean-“

“It does. This is the world you live in, and if you want to survive long enough to change it, then you have to play by its rules.”
― Sarah Hawley, Servant of Earth

“Ozroth’s chest was tight, and his stomach was starting to feel sour, so he turned and stalked out of the kitchen. Lucifer, why did so many human emotions feel like physical illness? It was a wonder humans didn’t visit the doctor on an hourly basis. Then again, Glimmer Falls was located in America, and news of the horrors of the American medical system had reached even the demon plane. “Admirable,” Astaroth had once said. “We could stand to learn a few things about ruthless manipulation and one-sided bargains from American healthcare insurers.”
― Sarah Hawley, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

“Aiden cast me an amused glance. “Did you have fun last night?”

I smiled nonchalantly. “Yes. Just stayed up too late drinking.”

“You know, I didn’t see you at the servants’ gathering last night. Where were you?”

“I went to a smaller party.” A party of two, I thought, and suppressed the urge to giggle. Goodness, I was tired.

Aiden raised his eyebrows. “That’s the face of a woman with a secret.”

“It was nothing special.”

“Darling, I hate to tell you, but that means he didn’t do a very good job.”
― Sarah Hawley, Servant of Earth

“That was what love was. Not just romantic love, but any type of love. It was caring so much for another person that you would do anything to see them happy and whole.”
― Sarah Hawley, Servant of Earth

“Hunger is the most efficient way to lower one’s standards.”
― Sarah Hawley, Servant of Earth

“Love wasn’t trying to force someone to be who you thought they should be. It was loving them as they were while supporting them on their journey toward becoming their best self.”
― Sarah Hawley, A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch

“If you give too much of yourself down here, you risk losing everything. Because no one will ever return that loyalty. You'll give and give and end up hollow... or dead. Remember that.”
― Sarah Hawley, Servant of Earth

“He should add lying and blowing smoke up people’s asses to his list of skills.”
― Sarah Hawley, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

“Hope was what we made it. I wasn’t going to wait for someone else to create that future for me. I was going to seize it with my own two hands, then carve it into a shape I wanted.”
― Sarah Hawley, Servant of Earth

“I told you Kai was helpful.” “Hmm.” Astaroth’s jaw worked. “We’ll see how helpful. I dread to learn what a werewolf considers fine dining.” Such a snob. With the immediate conflict past and their conversation back in banter mode, Calladia felt better. “I hope whatever you order is vile,” she said. He gasped. “Your hostility wounds me.” Calladia bit her lip, fighting the urge to laugh. “Good. You could use some wounding.” “Is brain damage not enough for you?” “You’re still speaking, so clearly not.” Astaroth slapped a hand against his chest. “The warrior queen delivers a mortal blow.”
― Sarah Hawley, A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch

“Anya had loved my hair.”
― Sarah Hawley, Servant of Earth

“The sun could die and the stars could fall and the earth could rip itself apart, and none of that would matter, so long as you were in my arms.”
― Sarah Hawley, A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch

“Are you looking for a fight?” His voice was so soft I wouldn’t have been able to hear him if I’d been standing only a few feet farther away.

“No.” The statement came out breathier than I had intended.

“I think you are. The question is, why?”

Why, indeed? I didn’t understand myself.”
― Sarah Hawley, Servant of Earth

“When Astaroth stared at where she was touching him, Calladia rolled her eyes. “Come on, you secret softie. Let’s find a place to stay.”
― Sarah Hawley, A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch

“People vanished all at once, but the things you wanted to tell them or do with them or show them didn’t.”
― Sarah Hawley, Servant of Earth

“Neutrality sounded ideal in principle—to be a watcher of history, to document the truth without bias and stand apart from the violence so easily inflicted by others—but in the face of monstrous evil, it became complicity.”
― Sarah Hawley, Princess of Blood

“I’d been confronted with a dark truth about myself. I enjoyed getting revenge.”
― Sarah Hawley, Servant of Earth

“I find the Fae are perpetually surprised by what humans can do. You’d think they’d start learning.”
― Sarah Hawley, Servant of Earth

“There was still a soul to claim, but for now, there was spaghetti.”
― Sarah Hawley, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

“There was something comforting about carrying a weapon. Women weren’t supposed to unless they were hunting. Was this how men felt? Bold and brave, like no one could hurt them?”
― Sarah Hawley, Servant of Earth

“werewolf-run furniture and home accessory store LYKEA.”
― Sarah Hawley, A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch

“You are such a cliché.”
― Sarah Hawley, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

“It touched a strange, possessive place in his heart. She was here, wearing his clothes, watching her favorite show on his TV, looking relaxed and content.”
― Sarah Hawley, A Werewolf’s Guide to Seducing a Vampire

“The witch was mean. Oddly, Astaroth didn’t find it upsetting. He eyed her profile, amused that someone with the bone structure of a storybook princess had the manners of a feral cat. She was full of contradictions, which made Astaroth want to learn everything about her. “You’d be fearsome on a battlefield, too,” he said. “Eviscerating enemies right and left with that sharp tongue.” “I’m going to eviscerate you with more than my tongue if you don’t shut up and let me drive.” Her lips had quirked at his comment though. Astaroth settled against the seat, satisfied at having provoked the smile from her. “Very well. My vow of silence begins now.” “How long will it last?” she asked. He made a show of considering. “At least . . . two minutes.” Calladia made a stifled snorting sound. “Don’t make me gag you.” “Kinky,” he said, biting his lower lip. “Will you tie me up, too?”
― Sarah Hawley, A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch

“He grinned”
― Sarah Hawley, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon