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“Writers are really people who write books not because they are poor, but because they are dissatisfied with the books which they could buy but do not like.”
― Walter Benjamin, Illuminations: Essays and Reflections

“This is real, then?" Jaron's heart pounded, though he couldn't tell whether it was from sadness or fear for his future. "When you leave, I'm no longer Prince Jaron. I'll be nothing but a commoner. An orphan.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The False Prince

“Once we were alone, Imogen unfolded her hand. In it, she held the key to the chains. I had passed it to her while we were in the embrace. Roden noticed it and scowled. "You gave her the key and not me? I could be free already."
I smiled at him. "Yes, but I wasn't going to kiss you."
"Fair enough”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Shadow Throne

“I can't do that," I said. "Who'll make sure Tobias gets back safely? He can hardly cross a road without endangering himself.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Runaway King

“You were wrong, commander. Whatever chains you try to place on me, I will always, always, rise from them. I'm not buying my freedom, because you never owned it. But I am taking it back, for me, and for my country.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Shadow Throne

“Carthya's not my country," I said, reaching for the doors to leave. "Frankly, I hope Avenia Destroys it”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The False Prince

“I'm still a king. My title isn't determined by my crown; it's in my blood.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Runaway King

“Once Conner was dragged out of the room, I directed the musicians to play. Then, exhausted, I fell into my father's throne. No, my throne. I was king now. The reality of that was incomprehensible.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The False Prince

“Get me a real chair”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen

“I haven't don anything wrong." At least, not for a few hours”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Runaway King

“I realized that I couldn't expect them to think better of me that I thought of myself. So if I believed I was too young or stupid or inexperienced to be a captain, then that's all I would ever be.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Shadow Throne

“What’s the point of gaining peace if it costs us our freedom? I won’t trade the one for the other.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Runaway King

“It's easy to hate what you don't understand.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Scourge

“I never denied being a fool, that's the difference between us.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Shadow Throne

“Ah. How’s your leg where I stabbed you?” “It hurts.” “Good.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, The Runaway King

“Real spies don't have all the cool gadgets you see in the movies," Dak said, watching Sera struggle with the lock. "Though I sure wish we had a sonic screwdriver right about now.”
― Jennifer A. Nielsen, Behind Enemy Lines