Perhaps true weakness is weakness of the spirit

— Renee Ahdieh

Shari, I prefer the color blue to any other. The scent of lilacs in your hair is a source of constant torment. I despise figs. Lastly, I will never forget, all the days of my life, the memories of last night—For nothing, not the sun, not the rain, not even the brightest star in the darkest sky, could begin to compare to the wonder of you. Khalid.

— Renee Ahdieh

She was drowning in sandalwood and sunlight. Time ceased to be more than a notion. Her lips were hers one moment. And then they were his. The taste of him on her tongue was like sun-warmed honey. Like cool water sliding down her parched throat. Like the promise of all her tomorrows in a single sigh. When she wound her fingers in his hair to draw her body against his, he stilled for breath, and she knew, as he knew, that they were lost. Lost forever. In this kiss. This kiss that would change everything.

— Renee Ahdieh

Such misplaced faith in a boy with a murderous past and a girl with treacherous intent.

— Renee Ahdieh

That's quite gallant of you. After you've ignored me for the better part of a week, like a boy half your age with twice your charm.

— Renee Ahdieh

The more a person pushes others away, the clearer it becomes he is in need of love the most.

— Renee Ahdieh

The power behind words lies with the person.

— Renee Ahdieh

There is no one I would rather see the sunrise with than you.

— Renee Ahdieh

There's nothing you can do about the past." "You're wrong. I can learn from it..." Tariq dug his heels into his stallion's flanks, and the horse shot forward, painting a dark smudge across the sand. "And I can make sure it never happens again!

— Renee Ahdieh

The stars could fall - the moon could crash from the heavens - and Mario could not care.

— Renee Ahdieh