Quotes from Brandon Mull

A shadow charmer enjoys brotherhood with the creatures of the night. His emotions cannot be manipulated. Nothing escapes his gaze. He hears and comprehends the secret languages of darkness.

but you don't need to understand everything about a world to live in it.

I don't know how you're standing here. Yet you haven't broken. Not where it matters. Having come this far, I'm not sure you can be broken.

He recalled Galloran stating that being a hero meant doing what was right regardless of the consequences. The thought sent a thrill through him. Galloran had been in this same situation and had made the right choice. Jason felt less alone. Malodor had claimed that his opponents had no heroes among them. But Galloran was proof to the contrary. And Jason would be evidence as well. p. 420

When I though I was utterly past feeling, you sparked my interest. I remain sufficiently curiouse to help you. I have no private agenda. You remain free to use your gifts however you choose. Seth furrowed his brow. I guess I don't feel more evil than before. Choices determine character. I can't make you evil any more than you can make me good. You made no decision to become a shadow charmer. These new abilities have been thrust upon you be circumstances beyond your control.

Ew, sicko. I was practicing Edomic. Sure you were, Jason said. You're just too embarrassed to admit you were playing hide-and-seek all alone. Rachel hiding, nobody seeking.

This is my risk to take.Not yours. I can live with getting myself killed. Technically, you can't live if you get yourself killed.

Everything with a beginning has an ending. Any magic that can be done, can be undone. Anything you can make, can be unmade.

The comforts of life as a fugitive, Drake sighed. Stumbling about in the dark without mounts.

In order to be good, you must recognize the difference between right and wrong and strive to choose the right. To be truly evil you must do the contrary. Being good or evil is a choice.

I, Galloran, master of this castle, rightful heir to the throne at Trensicourt, dub thee Lord Jason of Caberton, herby transmitting all rights and priveleges befitting a nobleman of rank and title. Jason arose, moved by the simple ceremony despite the Blind King's ruined castle, raspy voice, and tarnished crown. What about me? Rachel asked testily. You can be my cook, Jason said, unable to resist.

You said you wanted my story? Well, I was swallowed by a hippopotamus. Except I didn't go into the hippo, I ended up in a tree. Then I sort of wandered here.

Evil likes darkness." "Why is that?" Seth asked. Grandma thought about the question a moment before answering. "Because evil likes to hide.

Considering the circumstances, Rollan figured being alive was the same thing as being okay.

Vannessa wasn't wrong.

I remain your pledged man, Tark avowed, touching a fist to his chest. What are your orders? Jason turned to the stocky musician. Do your best to help Galloran win this war. I swear it. And keep an eye on Rachel. See if you can get her to stop telling me she's going to see me again. I think she's jinxing us. Rachel punched Jason's arm. Tark eyed Rachel uncertainly. She saw a hint of disapproval in his gaze, along with a little wariness. Jason smiled. That's assault. Tark, take her out.

The good stupid is the brave kind. When there's a real reason behind. Bad stupid is everything else.

None of us start out strong ... And none of us have the exact same strengths.

Seth wished he had kept the zombie hand.

You can only play a certain amount of Yatzee games in a row before you become a lunatic.

Not a wall in the building lacked books. Books even occupied the space above doorways.

The absence of suffocating humidity and carnivorous plants was appreciated.

You can't fully prepare. You do your best to acquire diverse skills. You try to learn from your successes and mistakes over the years. You try to assemble a team with varied talents and expertise. Mostly, you strive to stay calm enough to think clearly even under extreme pressure. You try to use the adrenaline for focus rather than panic. You stay on your toes, ready to improvise. And you hope for the best.

Remember, if you get into horrible trouble and desperately need me, I'll be much too busy with my own problems!