Brenda Pandos > Quotes

“Would I like this boy?"
I bit my lip to keep from smiling. "Yeah. I think so. He's nice."
"So I imagine you'll need a dress?"
"Yeah, probably."
"And I'll need a gun."
"Dad!”
― Brenda Pandos, Everblue

“You love me?"
"Of course I do." My shoulders dropped. "I knew it the day I wanted to punch that idiot's face when he had his hands all over you.”
― Brenda Pandos, Everblue

“Then like a bird, he gingerly landed on a protruding rock inside the monstrous cavern. I looked up at the wet walls teaming with sea life and reeled back feeling like I was going to lose my balance when I felt him reach around and carefully lift me off. He placed me so I could stand on the rock in front of him. His strong arms wrapped tightly around me so I wouldn’t fall. We stood in astonishment deafened by the noise of the waves hitting the reef all around us. The warmth of his chest radiated against me. I molded my body up against his, my heart erupting in a flutter that caused my legs to weaken.
“What do you think?” he whispered into my ear. I felt his hot breath against the side of my neck, which caused me to be light-headed as my heart raced even harder.
“Awesome,” I whispered, which was all I could get out as I slinked into his chest a little bit more.”
― Brenda Pandos, The Emerald Talisman

“The sound of shuffling pages filled the room like a delicate rainstorm falling on dried leaves.”
― Brenda Pandos, Everblue

“Having fins in the water was useful to travel quickly, but the bulky appendage left much to be desired for exerting dominance. Something about being unable to sit, legs open, left me feeling feminine.”
~Fin”
― Brenda Pandos, Everblue

“A crack of a tree limb and falling foliage forced me to open my eyes. A tree fell right above my head, frightened birds flew out of the leaves and a cackle of laughter echoed across the ravine – extreme happiness mingled with the loathing hate. Selfishly, I prayed the fight would end in my favor and quickly.
But then suddenly I heard something that sounded like a sizzling firework and felt someone’s surprise turned into fear… then nothing. The evil vanished. I breathed a sigh of relief too soon as the branch shifted in the earth next to me.
“Hurry!” I cried, but it was too late.
I screamed as I fell, knowing I was about to die.”
― Brenda Pandos, The Emerald Talisman

“The one thing I've learned about family skeletons is that they always have a way of finding the light of day and ending up at the neighborhood garage sale." Alora from The Sapphire Talisman”
― Brenda Pandos, The Sapphire Talisman

“Why did he have to be sensible? This maddened me. It was my body. I should be able to decide when and if I needed medical attention. I let out a determined huff. They could try to make me go, but I wouldn't be forced.”
― Brenda Pandos, The Emerald Talisman

“be hospitable to strangers because you might be entertaining an angel instead.”
― Brenda Pandos, Everblue

“The last thing I expected to happen was for him to jump over the cliff, carrying me with him in the process.”
― Brenda Pandos, The Emerald Talisman

“May the music rock and the guys be hot”
― Brenda Pandos

“Gran, do you believe in angels?” She smiled. Her entire face lit up. “Why of course I do. Who else is going to help God perform all those miracles?”
― Brenda Pandos, Everblue

“Alone, I took out a pocket mirror from my”
― Brenda Pandos, The Talisman Series: Books 1-3

“What did I expect to happen tomorrow? Did I want things to go further with Callahan? Or was I holding back because I still harbored feelings for Fin?”
― Brenda Pandos, Everblue

“Zac Efron.”
― Brenda Pandos, Everblue

“Gin!” Gran said and the rest of the group moaned. I smiled. Things”
― Brenda Pandos, Everblue

“When Mom picked me up a little after nine, I expected her to rave about my make-over. Instead, I got a lecture about how girls my age were trying to grow up too quickly and make-up should enhance one’s natural beauty. Crushed, I remained silent the entire way home.”
― Brenda Pandos, Everblue

“Stars pebbled the heavens and I vowed to never take the beauty for granted once we were back home, guarding the gate like it should be.”
― Brenda Pandos, Everblue

“Let’s get down to business.”
― Brenda Pandos, Everblue

“That’s easy; shape shifting ability.” His blue eyes twinkled”
― Brenda Pandos, The Emerald Talisman

“phase two of Operation Fish and CHIPs (Clean House of the Idiot Piranhas)”
― Brenda Pandos

“Great seaweed! She thought. What possessed me to bite that poor merman’s arm? Gahhh. One kiss and I’m a—a flesh-eating monster? Seriously?”
― Brenda Pandos, Everlost

“My family isn’t safe. Mermen from Natatoria are coming today to reclaim the house and reopen the gate. We have to leave.”
― Brenda Pandos, Everblue