“For the ones who dream of stranger worlds.”
― A Darker Shade of Magic
― A Darker Shade of Magic
“I'd rather die on an adventure than live standing still.”
― A Darker Shade of Magic
― A Darker Shade of Magic
“Look, everyone talks about the unknown like it's some big scary thing, but it's the familiar that's always bothered me. It's heavy, builds up around you like rocks, until it's walls and a ceiling and a cell.”
― A Gathering of Shadows
― A Gathering of Shadows
“Scars are not shameful, not unless you let them be. If you do not wear them, they will wear you.”
― A Conjuring of Light
― A Conjuring of Light
“Life isn't made of choices, it's made of trades. Some are good, some are bad, but they all have a cost.”
― A Conjuring of Light
― A Conjuring of Light
Austen’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Austen’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Austen
Lists liked by Austen




























