Because our love is more than something I can wear. Our time is far greater than what can be counted by two hands and some numbers. Because, even without it, I still have you.

— Elise Kova

Every chance worth taking will make you a little scared. That means you're taking a risk. And where there is risk, there is reward.

— Elise Kova

I am going to go into this world, and I don't care if you and your narrow mind cannot be a part of it.

— Elise Kova

I have yet to discover if you will be my salvation or my demise.

— Elise Kova

I told you this would never be easy, I warned you. I begged you to spare my heart if you weren’t ready for this fight.

— Elise Kova

Numbers remained consistent. Numbers and facts attempted to bring order from a chaotic world, to make sense of the impossible. They were the foundation for colossal structures and the tiniest of clockwork machines alike. Ari loved numbers, and not just because they saved her life by keeping her alert in her surroundings.

— Elise Kova

Progress was never meant to be stinted, and even failures weren’t to be destroyed.

— Elise Kova

She had thought she knew what war was, but as their empty eyes and too-thin bodies etched themselves onto her soul, Hall realized she knew nothing at all. They were all boys and girls playing at war, writing their own songs the bards would sing. But the bards never sang about this. Suddenly the faces of the people she had killed came back to her. We are monsters.

— Elise Kova

Stop. Stop trying to make the illusion of strength. You don't need it. Not here. Not now. Let yourself be sad until the real strength returns.

— Elise Kova

The man’s words were as deep and dark as midnight

— Elise Kova