Jaime Buchholz > Jaime's Quotes

“Never apologize for loving someone. Even when it hurts. Especially when it hurts.”
― Lynette Noni, The Prison Healer

“Our scars define us. They tell a story of courage and survival. They tell of who we are at our deepest being, of the challenges we've faced and overcome.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“Hope was a drug and Kiva, an addict.”
― Lynette Noni, The Prison Healer

“Everyone deserves to have someone fight for them, even―and especially―when they're unable to fight for themselves.”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“I can't change the past. But I can still be annoyed by it”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“It's a shame about the c-c-cut on his face," Tipp said.
"Why's that?" Kiva murmured only half-listening.
"It'll ruin his pretty face."
"Pretty face or not, he's still a man, Tipp."
"So?"
"So", Kiva said, "most men are pigs".
"I'm a man. I'm not a p-pig."
"You're still young", Kiva returned. "Give it time.”
― Lynette Noni, The Prison Healer

“Not all scars are as visible as this. I daresay you have many more inside you. But never forget that every scar is beautiful. And you should never, ever be ashamed of them.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“Embrace the wonder”
― Lynette Noni

“I have a lot of dreams. A lot of nightmares, too. Only time will tell which path my life will take.”
― Lynette Noni, The Prison Healer

“There is no such thing as beyond repair. You're breathing, aren't you? You're still alive--that means you can fix what you've broken.”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“Sometimes the people who act like they don’t care are really the ones who care the most. They feel so much that it overwhelms them, and to keep from falling apart, they hide behind easy smiles and quick laughter, acting like nothing matters. It’s a defense mechanism, a way to protect themselves from the world. A way to keep from getting hurt.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“I know for a fact that they’d live it all over again, even the ending, as long as it meant they could keep their beginning”
― Lynette Noni, The Prison Healer

“Something on the ground caught her attention, and she clapped gleefully. “Happy kitty!” Jaren tugged her back before she could try to pet it. “That’s a dead rat.” Kiva pouted as he pulled her away. “Sad kitty.”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“Try to remember that as important as it is to mourn the dead, it's just as important to celebrate the living. And if you can't... Come and wake me. I'll battle your demons for you.”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“People—especially men—could react poorly if they thought their intelligence was being criticized.”
― Lynette Noni, The Prison Healer

“You need to stop this,” he said, smoothing her forehead again. “Keep frowning, and you’ll age thirty years in no time. Maybe forty.” She batted away his hand and deliberately deepened her frown. “That’s lovely,” he said. “Real charming.” “Have you always been this annoying?” Kiva asked. “You bring out the best in me, Sweet Cheeks.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“You say you became the darkness, that it consumed you,” he said, his cobalt eyes soft on hers, “but I call bull on that. I’ve never met anyone who shines as brightly as you do.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“offering a gentle smile to Kiva and sending a meaningful look to his cousin. “Take care of her.” “Goshdarnit, there go my plans to toss her in the Serin,” Caldon deadpanned.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“We’re in this together, Sunshine. You and me. Got it?”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor

“Not to mention, you were abducted by rebels, you’re living at the palace, and the crown prince looks at you like he would burn the world to keep you safe. But sure, you’re just a normal, everyday kind of girl.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“Only fools find their happiness in others.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“When he’d shared the reason for her other nickname — Sweet Cheeks — she’d thrown something much heavier.”
― Lynette Noni, The Gilded Cage

“You once told me I was strong and powerful and I could survive anything. That I owed it to myself to find a reason to live. Now I'm telling you the same thing.”
― Lynette Noni, The Blood Traitor