“Well, looks like you got your wish, Firebrand," I whispered, feeling the heat in my veins rise up, growing hotter by the second. "Screw this waiting around. If we survive this, I swear you will hav...”

“Ember was watching me, green bright eyes in the shadows of the room. She crouched against the wall with her wings pressed close and her tail curled around herself. Even with her fangs slightly bare...”

“Riley took a deep breath. "Yeah," he said, nodding. "You're right. We can't stop. We can't let this continue. The organization will do horrible things to their hatchlings and undesirables even if t...”

“Ember was mine. The other half of me. And I would fight Talon, St George, and the entire d world to keep her safe.”

“Im sorry, I whispered. I never wanted this for you. This lifeI knew it was going to kill me in the end. I wish you didnt have to be here when it finally caught up.”

“At least I know the truth, I gritted back. Im not the one whos being lied to. His brow furrowed, and I spat the truth at him.”

“It had been her mercy, her refusal to kill a known enemy, that had made me realize the Order was wrong. It was because of her that I was here now, risking my life to protect the creatures Id once d...”

“My heart seemed to stop. Garret paused, as if gathering his thoughts, or his courage, then took a deep breath. I know Ive made mistakes, he continued, shaking his head. But theres still the chance ...”

“His fingertips came to rest against the back of my hand, sending a zip of current through my whole body. Im done hiding, he whispered. Nothing has changed. I know we might not have a lot of time, b...”

“Dragons are a manifestation of things we fear. More often than not, those fears prove to be just as daunting and just as imaginary.”

“Breathing in the scent of his hair, I realized I'd needed him my whole life, before we even met. First, his music and the way he taught me through books and recordings. Then, he saved my life and r...”

“Saphira waved her tail, the tip whistling loudly. "I'm not asking you to. However, if we attack first, we may gain the advantage." "Have you gone crazy? They'll..." Eragon's voice trailed off as he...”

“We do not remember days, Shemei, we remember moments, and the richness of life lies in memories we have forgotten.”

“Upon my soul!' Tietjens said to himself, 'that girl down there is the only intelligent living soul I've met for years.' A little pronounced in manner sometimes; faulty in reasoning naturally, but q...”

“I just don't want to cozy up to the guy whose girl I have every intention of stealing.”