Marie Lu

“Without emotion, what's the point of being human?”

“Time heals all wounds. But not this one. Not yet.”

“Fantasy and science fiction are my comfort spot.”

“Desperation brings out the darkness in everyone," the man said with a shrug.”

“On the one hand, I'm so relieved that I've actually managed to finish my very first series and that I've been able to see my characters through to the end of their journeys. On the other hand, I feel like how parents must feel when they send their kid off to college. It's a bittersweet mix.”

“I've always been interested in exploring the concept of child prodigies. When I was younger, I wrote a story about Mozart as a child, and I just always loved this idea of young people who are able to take control of their lives and bring a whole lot of change at such a young age.”

“I never saw her again. But even now, as an old man, I remember her as clearly as if she were standing before me. She was ice personified. There was once a time when darkness shrouded the world, and the darkness had a que”

“We are both disturbed and fascinated by visions of bleak futures, predictions of what might come if we as a society aren't careful.”

“When I was young, I couldn't process emotions well.”

“As a writer, I try to appeal to the 'elusive boy audience' the same way I try to appeal to everyone: I do the very best I can to create interesting characters, addictive plots, tons of conflict, believable settings, unexpected plot twists, intriguing beginnings, and satisfying endings.”

“Well enough,” I reply. “Remember, you’re drunk. And happy. You’re supposed to be lusting over your escort. Try smiling a little more.” like I’m lusting? This is me, lusting.” His lashes flutter at me. better.”

“In the mirror, I look the same. But I am a different person inside.I am a prodigy who knows the truth. I know exactly what I'm going to do.”

“After a lifetime of darkness, I want to leave something behind that is made of light.”

“Few people ever kill for the right reasons.”

“All they're going to see is a wealthy man who has no idea how to heal their suffering.”

“Said the man to the sun, "How I wish you could shine your light on every day of my life!"Said the sun to the man, "But only with the rain and the night could you recognize my light."---Domaccan poem, translated by Chevalle”

“I think I was always meant to write dark stories.”

“I always knew, on some level, that I wouldn't live long. It's simply not written in my stars.”

“There was once a time when darkness shrouded the world, and the darkness had a queen.”

“Enzo inherited a throne. Giulietta relied on her royal blood. Queen Maeve rules Beldain because she was born to it. But true rulers are not born. We are made.”