“If by now you're a little confused, don't be too hard on yourself. Life is confusing, and anyone who claims that she has all the answers has probably uncovered the wrong ones.” IfsLittlesHardLife IsAnswersClaimsConfusedConfusing Book:Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City Source: Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City
“I've always found that one of the biggest benefits of being a girl is that most people refuse to take you seriously. While boys must be constantly monitored and are always the first suspects when anything goes wrong, everyone expects girls to do what they're told. It may seem a little insulting at first, but low expectations can be a blessing in disuise. If you're smart, you can use people's foolishness to your own advantage. It's amazing what you can get away with when no one bothers watching.” PeopleIfsFirstsMayLittlesUseSeemsGirlFoundBoysBlessingBenefitsSmartLowsExpectationsAdvantageRefuseBotherGet AwaySuspectsFoolishnessInsultingAnything GoesBeing A GirlLow Expectations Book:Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City Source: Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City
“Beau, will you please watch the entrance for us?" "What should I do if I see anyone suspicious?" "Kick a car," Iain said. "Kick a car?" "To set off the alarm." "Gotcha," Beau said. "Good thinking.” IfsThinkingShouldSaidWatchesCarPleaseKicksShould ISuspiciousAlarmsEntrancesGood Thinking Book:The Eternal Ones Source: The Eternal Ones
“Sometimes when we're in love, we take the facts and spin them into pretty stories. But it's a dangerous thing to do--because one day, like it or not, you're going to see the world as it really is. You find out people aren't always who you want them to be. And if you're not ready for the truth...well, let's just say it can come as a bit of a shock.” PeopleIfsWorldWantLoveWellsSometimesFactsStoriesBitsDangerousReadyOne DayThings To DoShockDangerous ThingsNot Ready Book:The Eternal Ones Source: The Eternal Ones
“See? You’re the crazy one, you redheaded freak. I’ve been attempting to translate the phrase into Latin. If I ever succeed, I shall make it my personal motto.” IfsCrazySucceedPhrasesLatinFreakTranslateMottoAttemptingPersonal Motto Author:Kirsten Miller
“The problems come when it's time to put our faith in things other than the Lord. There's no doubt that other people can be tricky. But once again, it's all about listening to your heart. That don't mean you should ignore what your head's telling you. But your heart will do a much better job of helping you figure out who's good and who ain't. Who deserves your faith, and who doesn't. If you judge solely by evidence, you could wind up making some big mistakes.” PeopleIfsShouldHeartMeanHelpingProblemBigsJobsMistakeLordDoubtFiguresJudgingWindListeningEvidenceDeserveNo DoubtTrickyListen To Your HeartBetter JobsBig Mistake Author:Kirsten Miller