Top 120 Alex Aster Quotes (2026 Update)
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51. “A few conversations with you, and I was ready to make the most disadvantageous trade-all of me in exchange for any part of you’d be willing to spare.”

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52. “Their foreheads pressed together, and she had never felt more alive, more bare, than she did in that moment, having him watch as endless sensations overcame her. Grim looked her right in the eyes as every feeling intensified, saturated, more than she had ever thought possible. And something about it all was so familiar, like falling asleep, or humming to the rain, or breathing. Like she had already done it all a thousand times in her dreams.”

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53. “For anyone who has ever looked for strength in others and found it in themselves.”

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54. “They had spent hours reading and weren’t any closer to the heart than before.”

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55. “You think I would watch you die, for the sword? Did you think I would make any choice that wasn’t you?”

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56. “I bought the coffee shop because you love it. I bought it so that you can have your favorite scone, with your favorite latte, at your favorite table, every morning.” He leans forward. “I bought it because it makes you happy, and that, to me, Elle, is priceless.”

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57. “On Lightlark and beyond, love had a price. Falling deeply and truly in love meant forming a bond that gave a beloved complete access to one’s abilities. They could do whatever they wished with it. Wield it, reject it. Even steal it.”

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58. “If anyone makes a move to harm you, I will ruin them and their entire realm.”

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59. “If anyone makes a move to harm you, I will ruin them and their entire realm.” His fingers trailed down her face, past her throat, then tugged gently on the pendant at the end of her necklace. “Pull this,” he said. “And I’ll be there.” Isla believed him. She believed only him.”

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60. “She remembered how he had saved her from eating the rest of the heart, demanding it be taken to her room during the first dinner. He had known then.”

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61. “That was when Isla realized the woman looked like her, more than just from a distance. They shared features. They had the same lips. The same cheekbones. The same exact shade of green eyes. The Wildling’s smile was wicked. “Now you’re getting it. It’s nice to meet you, Isla. I’m Lark Crown.”

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62. “No. I don’t like names, or titles. They come with expectations. And I so often fall short of them.”

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63. “She spoke of kings who could grip the sun in their hands, white-haired women who could make the sea dance, castles in clouds, and flowers that bloomed pure power.”

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64. “Not to worry. You will be back, Isla Heartblade,” he said, his voice echoing through the cave as she tore out of it. “It has been written.”

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65. “Today, it is my honor to join the ruler of Nightshade with the ruler of Wildling. A powerful union that has not existed in millennia.” She paused and looked around meaningfully at the guests. “A union that was fated. A partnership that was written.”

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66. “Isla had consumed dozens of gifts during her conversations with Sairsha. Only one had been poisoned.”

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67. “Hate me all you want. Hate me forever. Just – just don’t leave.”

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68. “Everyone seems to forget that wildlings are, above all, warriors.”

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69. “Sisters. That word did a much better job at encapsulating their bond, a relationship Isla could have never prepared for after a life alone. She loved Celeste more than anyone. Even her guardians.”

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70. “Oro, king of Lightlark, ruler of Sunlings. He had hair like woven gold, eyes as amber and hollow as honeycomb. Mean eyes that pinned her in place. He frowned and nodded curtly at her in welcome, purely out of obligation.”

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71. “You’re right. I don’t know what love is. I don’t know how to love. If you ever gave me another chance to love you, I would learn. I would learn the right way to love you.”

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72. “She pressed herself closer, completely against him, reading his reaction, surprising herself with her boldness. And Grim only laughed darkly. His hand ran a slow trail down her spine – then up once more. “Hearteater,” he said into her ear. “You’re killing me.”

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73. “Heart,” he said quickly, forgetting the last part of his name for her again.”

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74. “I was never far from you,” he said. “I knew when you moved into the Place of Mirrors. I guarded its entrance. Had guards stationed nearby. How did you think Ella was able to get through unharmed? Wherever you went, I followed. And when I could not, I had guards monitoring Cleo so I could ensure she wasn’t anywhere near you.”

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75. “Look at me, heart. I want to watch you come undone.”

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76. “She had strange dreams. Grim was in some of them. Flashes of him. Of her. Of them.”

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77. “Grim looked amused, eyeing her every step in a way that made her flush, mortified.”

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78. “I want to burn all of them alive,” he said simply. “Everyone who ever hurt you. I want to watch them go up in flames.”

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79. “There was something about him seeing the worst of her – and not flinching.”

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80. “That sort of love didn’t just die. He was right. This bridge between them was like the forever flame, relentless and unyielding.”

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81. “Terra learned early on that she liked to read. So, she used books as incentives. If Isla didn’t complain about her split knuckles or sore muscles during training, if she mastered a certain fighting technique, if she threw her throwing stars right at their marks, she was rewarded with a trip to the library. Isla cherished them, wrote her favorite lines down on paper. Felt pangs of grief when she was forced to give them away in exchange for another.”

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82. “I’m just wishing you didn’t feel the need to keep so many secrets from me.”

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83. “I fell in love, Grim,” she said, her voice rising, echoing through the tunnels. “I fell in love with someone else, while I was married. And I had no idea.” He winced. Her words hurt him. Good, she thought. She wanted him to hurt. She wanted him to understand.”

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84. “He was so beautiful, it almost hurt looking at him.”

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85. “I’ve brought them to Nightshade, it said. They’re waiting for you, heart. We’re all waiting for you. A chill dropped through her stomach. Darkness bloomed.”

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86. “Please,” he said, his eyes wide. Desperate. “Please don’t go. I’m sorry. Hate me,” he pleaded. “Hate me all you want. Hate me forever. Just – just don’t leave.” He took a step toward her. “I love you, Isla. I need you.”

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87. “I have never lied to you, Isla.” He took a step closer. “Even though you have lied to me repeatedly.” Another step. “You told me your secret. Now let me tell you my flair. No one can lie to me.” She remembered his words from the cave. “Because I know when people are lying.”

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88. “Do all books have maps?” he asks. “No,” I say. “Only the best ones.”

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89. “Isla Crown often fell through puddles of stars and into faraway places.”

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90. “She knew, because he gave her updates in his scrawled writing on letters he left outside her door, along with flowers, every morning.”

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91. “Isla Crown doesn’t have powers.”

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92. “But should you ever need me, touch this. And I will come for you.”

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93. “Grim let his own fall one by one, eyes trained on the king. Isla had never seen him look so murderous. He had transformed into the famed Nightshade killer, the ruthless ruler she had heard warnings about. His expression held promises of torture and darkness.”

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94. “It was stupid, she realized, to trust anyone after everything. She knew that, but what was the alternative? Closing herself off forever? Ever since the end of the Centennial, she had felt a wall harden around her. If she wasn’t careful, it would become impenetrable.”

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95. “Oro turned to her, then. He looked her right in the eyes as he said, “Isla. You are my favorite everything.”

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96. “I don’t recognize you, love.”

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97. “Don’t tell me. If it’s anyone you care about, Isla, don’t say a word. Because nothing will stop me from wiping every ember of their existence from this world.”

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98. “She turned slowly to Oro, only to see him clutching his chest. When he dropped his hands, she saw all the blood. And the blade buried beneath it.”

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99. “Grim’s grin was wicked. “Oh, Hearteater.” He leaned down, until his lips were pressed right against her ear as he said, “If we do decide to truly have fun, there will be nothing momentary about it.”

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100. “Slowly, gaze never leaving hers, he went on his knees and bowed his head before her. He was so tall, his eyes were level with her chest. “I’m sorry,” he said. “When I returned, I regretted taking your memories away every day. It was my fault this all happened. I – all I ever tried to do was protect you.”

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