“Even in the Future the Story Begins with Once Upon a Time.”
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Marissa Meyer is an American novelist. A large portion of her bibliography is centered on retellings of fairy tales. She is best known for her series The Lunar Chronicles, which includes her 2012 debut novel, Cinder.
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“Even in the Future the Story Begins with Once Upon a Time.”
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“I knew they would kill me when they found out, but…” He struggled for words, releasing a sharp breath. “I think I realized that I would rather die because I betrayed them, than live because...”
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“Maybe there isn’t such a thing as fate. Maybe it’s just the opportunities we’re given, and what we do with them. I’m beginning to think that maybe great, epic romances don’t just happen. We...”
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“But you're the only one, Scarlet. You'll always be the only one.”
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“We met less than a week ago and in that time I've done nothing but lie and cheat and betray you. I know. But if you give me a chance...all I want is to protect you. To be near you. For as lo...”
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“Sometimes your heart is the only thing worth listening to.”
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“Knees suddenly weak, she reached for his forearms to stabilize herself. “You came for me.” He beamed, looking for all the world like a selfless, daring hero. “Don’t sound so surprised.” Drop...”
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“Was it all in my head? A Lunar trick?” Her stomach twisted. “No.” She shook her head, fervently. How to explain that she hadn’t had the gift before? That she couldn’t have used it against hi...”
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“A heart, once stolen, can never be taken back.”
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“I'm sure I'll feel much more grateful when I find a guy who thinks complex wiring in a girl is a turn-on.”
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“See? Injustice. Here we are, risking our lives to rescue Kai and this whole planet, and Adri and Pearl get to go to the royal wedding. I’m disgusted. I hope they spill soy sauce on their fan...”
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“She sighed, annoyed at her restlessness. “So,” she said, disrupting Wolf in another backward glance. “Who would win in a fight—you or a pack of wolves?” He frowned at her, all seriousness. “...”
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“Captain! To your left there’s a Lunar guard and on your right is a doctor who’s running tests on Lunars and I’m being held by one of Levana’s wolf hybrids and please be careful!” Thorne took...”
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“Linh Cinder. Such a pleasure. My master has spoken so highly of you.” Cinder paused and studied her again. “Who are you?” “I’m called Darla. I am Captain Thorne’s mistress.” Cinder blinked....”
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“Everyone is trying to impress everyone else. Trying to make themselves out to be smarter or more confident than they actually are.”
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“I believe it is the mark of a great leader to question the decisions that came before him.”
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“Over everything, I choose you”
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“One to be a murderer. One to be a Martyr. One to be a Monarch. One to go Mad”
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“You’re my princess, right? You were always going to be my princess, no matter what you were born, no matter who your dad married.”
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“But what I was really thinking was that you talk about him like...like you talk about a piece of decadent chocolate cake.”
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