Top 500 Shannon Messenger Quotes (2025 Update)
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301. “He turned away and his hands grabbed something. A tiny purple Albertosaurus, and the note she’d given him with it. If she could’ve felt her chest, her heart would’ve skipped a beat.”

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302. “There wasn’t a single gown in the mix, which automatically earned Sophie’s undying devotion. But more important: There were so. Many. Pockets.”

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303. “But at least this place has dinosaurs.”

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304. “Most of it was boring stuff. Complaints he was getting about tomorrow’s healing. Something about Grady not making any progress on the dwarves. But there was one thing I knew I had to tell you. A goblin patrol found some new tracks outside the Sanctuary. They were far away from the gates, and whoever made them was only there briefly. But one of the footprints definitely belonged to an ogre.”

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305. “I don’t want another bodyguard. I want you.”

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306. “Related image... I had too much fun with Photoshop...”

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307. “Evil is better than dead, Mr. Sencen. Evil can change. Though neither is in your power.”

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308. “Then again, she also wasn’t sure how having Councillors who were a Vociferator, a Conjurer, and an Empath was going to do her group a whole lot of good – and she really wished she could think of an unsuspicious way to trade Councillor Lyingcurls to the other group.”

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309. “Keefe was going to slay her over this.”

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310. “My involvement with the Black Swan is usually more hands off. But today I must play babysitter, so I get to be this.” He waved his hands at his fur before going back to scratching, and Sophie got a feeling she wasn’t going to be a fan of Coiffe.”

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311. “None of it had caused even the tiniest flashback.”

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312. “He cleared his throat. “You know I blame you for what happened to my dad- and I can’t promise I’m ever going to stop. But... I think I finally get why he sacrificed himself for you. What you just did in there- sending that message around the world. And the way everyone was looking to you... they all believe in you.”

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313. “Hey there, Glitterbutt,” he said. “Glad to know you missed me.”

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314. “Sophie turned to him, so relieved to see his beautiful eyes staring at her that she didn’t care he’d been eavesdropping.”

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315. “In fact, most of the great human innovations of the last few centuries happened under elvin tutelage. Electricity. Penicillin. Chocolate cake.”

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316. “I know that I was a total jerk for a few weeks. But I do trust you,” Fitz told Sophie. “I hope you trust me.”

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317. “He sighed. There you go being all practical and wise. Hey, one of us has to be. He laughed at that – and reached over to give her ponytail a playful tug.”

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318. “Sophie wished the Black Swan had given her laser eyes so she could skewer Keefe with her death glare.”

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319. “Uh, the Vane I know could barely control his farts, much less the wind.”

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320. “He was so close now, she could feel his breath warming her cheeks. He leaned a tiny bit closer and someone cleared his throat – very loudly.”

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321. “Especially when Keefe tossed the note back to her and said, “Okay, I figured out our reply. Write this down, Gigantor: You may not want to meet, but we definitely do. Name a time and a place or we’ll pelt you with sparkly poo.”

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322. “What about Linh?” Wylie asked, and it took Sophie a second to realize he wasn’t suggesting that as a team name.”

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323. “We should call this one Sophitz, since – let’s face it – Foster’s the real talent when it comes to this kind of thing.” Fitz didn’t argue, but Sophie sighed. “Keefe – ” “Hear that, Ro?” he interrupted. “She’s giving me her serious voice.” “And that pout she does, with the big eyes and the little crease between her eyebrows,” Ro noted. “She’s definitely figured out how to use her cuteness against you.”

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324. “All work is progress,” Emery said. “Which is political-speak for ‘no’?”

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325. “Oh good, she’s back,′ Keefe said. ‘Now we can clobber her.”

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326. “It’s that emotions affect our telepathy in powerful ways. Joy gives us strength and confidence. Love pushes us to try harder and never give up. Fear clouds our judgment or holds us back. Sorrow strips us of our energy and hope. Anger makes us reckless, or too aggressive. And we cannot fully control these forces on our own –.”

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327. “What does that mean?” Alvar asked as she leaned her full weight on him. Sophie closed her eyes, unable to look at anyone as she forced the words out of her mouth – the words that would change everything. “I think it means Alden’s mind is broken.”

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328. “You haven’t lost Dex,” Keefe promised. “Trust the Empath!” When she didn’t smile, he leaned in and whispered, “And here’s another thing you can count on. You’ll never lose me.”

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329. “Dex’s triplet siblings are named Rex, Bex, and Lex Dizznee. Yes, the rhyme was intentional. Evidently, it was Kesler’s idea, because he finds it “hilarious.” It’s unclear how he convinced his wife to agree, since Juline seems to have a more reserved sense of humor.”

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330. “Family doesn’t decide who we are, we do. -Keefe Sencen.”

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331. “She rolled to her side, and the bed made an embarrassing squeaking sound. “That was the mattress,” she said. Keefe giggled. “Everybody farts, Foster. It’s cool. I still think you’re cute.”

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332. “Excuse me, I’ve almost died just as many times as you have,” Fitz reminded him. “Maybe more.” “So have I,” Dex jumped in. “We all have,” Biana corrected. Tam elbowed Linh. “You sure you don’t want to get some less dangerous friends?”

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333. “He stood with Sandor near the porch railing, and Sandor side-eyed Keefe’s wiggly dance as he added, “Or any of your other friends?” “Are you implying that I’m not good enough, Gigantor?” Keefe asked, wiggling harder and kicking his legs. “Or are you just jealous of my moves?”

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334. “Eventually Keefe shook his head. “Nah, I don’t buy it. Forkle would’ve snuffed out your Fitz feelings a loooooooooong time ago if you had any Vacker-family connection – and yes, I’m sure he knew about your crush. You really weren’t that great at hiding it.” Sophie tried to glare, but she was pretty sure it mostly looked sulky.”

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335. “She might be broken. She might be healing. But she was strong.”

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336. “Lord Cassius cleared his throat. “Well. My son may like to pretend he’s above everything. But I hope you won’t hold his laziness against him, Miss Foster. Or his sloppiness. I know how much he values your friendship.” “Keep it up, Dad, and Foster’s going to get jealous of all the sweet things you say about me. Not everyone gets to be so lucky, after all!”

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337. “Oh, and brainstorming ways to punish Dex for not telling anyone where he was going. His mom had some particularly brutal ideas. Remind me never to get on Juline’s bad side.” “Dex’s parents were here?” “Only his mom. His dad stayed home with Rex, Bex, and Lex, probably so they couldn’t break everything.” “Good call.” Dex’s triplet siblings could cause more chaos in five minutes than a pack of saber-toothed tigers.”

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338. “She pushed her long sleeves up to her elbows, wishing Mr. Forkle would hurry. He was a few minutes late – and since he’d told them to dress as warmly as possible, it was getting pretty miserable waiting outside. But when they’d tried waiting inside, they’d had to deal with Edaline’s sappy smiles and Grady’s glaring, so standing in the sun in heavy clothes was a worthwhile sacrifice.”

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339. “But because I knew she’d try to kill you if I didn’t. I chose your life over everyone and everything else – and I’d do it again if I had to. Some might think that makes me a hero. But it also makes me a villain.”

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340. “It’s one of those Things That Only Happen to Foster,” Keefe jumped in as Sophie tried to calculate the odds of successfully flinging a piece of furniture through one of her bedroom windows, levitating to freedom, and teleporting to a new life – maybe with Silveny, Greyfell, and their twin babies in a nice, peaceful meadow somewhere.”

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341. “The only thing she was desperate to do now was pelt Bronte with sparkly alicorn poop. “I believe the first step is to identify the.”

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342. “And while the decor is somewhat sparse, there are plenty of “Elwin” touches – like the room holding his stuffed animal collection.”

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343. “I can’t tell you that, either,” Mr. Forkle said, and Sophie mouthed his answer along with him, nailing the words and his inflection. “I can’t,” he added, when he noticed Sophie’s mimicry.”

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344. “This is just a normal day for you, isn’t it?” Keefe asked... “Go to school, find out you’re covered in a dangerous substance, melt off a few layers of skin, and then hail your bestie the Councillor, tell him you’re ditching study hall to save the world, and he says, ‘Cool, I’ll come with you!”

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345. “Separating me from my charge and withholding information will only cause Sophie harm. Secrets hinder my ability to protect her.”

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346. “That’s our girl,” Keefe said quietly as Sophie snatched the green pill and gulped it down before she could change her mind. “Knew she was going to Foster it.”

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347. “I’m sure I can figure it out. Just because I don’t have fancy powers doesn’t mean I’m useless.” “Oh, I like her,” Livvy called through the flames. “Tell you what, Feisty Girl.”

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348. “Don’t. Do not let any guilt cloud your mind – I mean it, Sophie. Not unless.”

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349. “Back to nag me already? You seriously need to get yourself a hobby. I hear spelunking’s fun. Oooh, or you could try swimming with the krakens! I doubt they’d eat you – but maybe we’ll get lucky!”

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350. “Isn’t that how it always goes?” Rayni countered. “We’re all willing to believe that everything is perfect and shiny and wonderful here in the Lost Cities- until something happens that forces us to admit it’s not.”

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