Poppy Quotes

“You're an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“When you listen to me, I think the stars will fall.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I'll have to admit, he really does have quite a smile. Kind of heart-stopping, especially as it comes out of nowhere.
I mean... you know. If your heart was in the kind of place to be stopped.”
― Sophie Kinsella, I've Got Your Number

“And Poppy, remember that someday you will meet a frog who will turn into a handsome prince."

"Good," Beatrix said. "Because all she's met so far are princes who turn into frogs."

"Mr. Bayning is not a frog," Poppy protested.

"You're right," Beatrix said. "That was very unfair to frogs, who are lovely creatures.”
― Lisa Kleypas, Tempt Me at Twilight

“Poppy: Um, can we cross running water?
James: Sure. And we can walk into people's homes without being invited, and roll in garlic if we don't mind losing friends.”
― L. J. Smith, Secret Vampire / Daughters of Darkness / Spellbinder

“Bravery is a fleeting beast, isn’t it? Always there to get you into trouble, but quick to disappear once you’re where you want to be”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, The ​Crown of Gilded Bones

“That was very naughty,” Hawke chided, snatching the sword out of my hand as if I hadn’t been holding onto it. “You are so incredibly violent.” He dipped his chin and whispered, “It still turns me on.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Would you love to hear that I really like you?" he asked.
My heart skipped a beat, but I ignored the stupid organ. "Would you be sad if I said no?"
"I'd be devastated.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I reacted without thought, slamming my elbow into his stomach. Casteel grunted out a curse.
“Please don’t fight atop the horse,” Delano called out from somewhere behind us. “None of us wish to watch Setti trample either of you.”
“Speak for yourself,” came Kieran’s droll voice.
Casteel straightened behind me. “Don’t worry. Neither of us will fall. It was just a love tap.”
“That did not look like a love tap,” Naill commented.
“That’s because it was a very passionate one,” Casteel replied.
“You’re about to get a love tap to your face,” I muttered under my breath. Casteel curled his arm more firmly around my waist as he laughed.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“It might do wonders for your marriage,” Amelia continued. “It’s lovely to talk to your husband after you’ve been to bed together. They just lie there feeling grateful and say yes to everything.” - Amelia to Poppy”
― Lisa Kleypas, Tempt Me at Twilight

“Poppy, you wound me. In my heart,” he said, placing his hand over his chest. “Again.”
“Don’t whine. You’ll heal. Again,” I snapped. “Unfortunately.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I'll go sleep on the couch," James said. "No, you won't," Poppy said firmly. She flopped on the bed beside him. "You're dead tired. And I know I'm safe with you." James grinned without moving his arm. "Because I'm dead tired?”
― L. J. Smith, Secret Vampire / Daughters of Darkness / Spellbinder

“Tiny coils of tension formed in my stomach. Part of me wanted to be reminded of what I surely had not forgotten. Thank the gods, the smarter, logical part of me won out. "There was nothing worth remembering."

"Now you insult me after throwing a dagger at my face? You've wounded my tender feelings.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“The tender hug didn't fix the world. The pain and anger were still there. But Hawke was so warm, and his embrace was...gods, it felt like hope, like a promise that I wouldn't always feel this way.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Sam doesn't hesitate for a minute.
'You say, "Mr and Mrs Tavish, you're making me feel inferior. Do you really think I'm inferior or is it just in my mind?”
― Sophie Kinsella, I've Got Your Number

“Opium: that terrible truth serum. Dark secrets guarded for a lifetime can be divulged with carefree folly after a sip of the black smoke.”
― Roman Payne, The Wanderess

“Most people aren’t as insane as you,” I said in a throaty voice that wasn’t mine.
“That’s not a very nice thing to say.” He scraped harder with his sharp teeth, just below where he’d bitten me before, and I gasped as my body jerked. “And the truth is, you like my brand of insanity.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Why did he have to have such a...charming grin? It was the kind I knew numerous others had fallen prey to.
I doubted any of them regretted that fall.
I knew I didn't.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“Her chances of a decent marriage were about to be dashed-and all because of a ferret.”
― Lisa Kleypas, Tempt Me at Twilight

“Are you done talking yet? Or are you too afraid that I might actually beat you, so you won’t shut up?”
“I like hearing myself talk.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“You must have traveled all night,” she heard herself say.
“I had to come back early.” She felt his lips brush her tumbled hair. “I left some things unfinished. But I had a feeling you might need me. Tell me what’s happened, sweetheart.”
Amelia opened her mouth to answer, but to her mortification, the only sound she could make was a sort of miserable croak. Her self-control shattered. She shook her head and choked on more sobs, and the more she tried to stop them, the worse they became.
Cam gripped her firmly, deeply, into his embrace. The appalling storm of tears didn’t seem to bother him at all. He took one of Amelia’s hands and flattened it against his heart, until she could feel the strong, steady beat. In a world that was disintegrating around her, he was solid and real. “It’s all right,” she heard him murmur. “I’m here.”
Alarmed by her own lack of self-discipline, Amelia made a wobbly attempt to stand on her own, but he only hugged her more closely. “No, don’t pull away. I’ve got you.” He cuddled her shaking form against his chest. Noticing Poppy’s awkward retreat, Cam sent her a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry, little sister.”
“Amelia hardly ever cries,” Poppy said.
“She’s fine.” Cam ran his hand along Amelia’s spine in soothing strokes. “She just needs…”
As he paused, Poppy said, “A shoulder to lean on.”
“Yes.” He drew Amelia to the stairs, and gestured for Poppy to sit beside them.
Cradling Amelia on his lap, Cam found a handkerchief in his pocket and wiped her eyes and nose. When it became apparent that no sense could be made from her jumbled words, he hushed her gently and held her against his large, warm body while she sobbed and hid her face. Overwhelmed with relief, she let him rock her as if she were a child.
As Amelia hiccupped and quieted in his arms, Cam asked a few questions of Poppy, who told him about Merripen’s condition and Leo’s disappearance, and even about the missing silverware.
Finally getting control of herself, Amelia cleared her aching throat. She lifted her head from Cam’s shoulder and blinked.
“Better?” he asked, holding the handkerchief up to her nose.
Amelia nodded and blew obediently. “I’m sorry,” she said in a muffled voice. “I shouldn’t have turned into a watering pot. I’m finished now.”
Cam seemed to look right inside her. His voice was very soft. “You don’t have to be sorry. You don’t have to be finished, either.”
She realized that no matter what she did or said, no matter how long she wanted to cry, he would accept it. And he would comfort her.”
― Lisa Kleypas, Mine Till Midnight

“What a pretty little flower.
What a pretty poppy.
Pick it and watch it bleed.
Not so pretty any longer...”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“No one will harm you,' he vowed. 'I will not allow it.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“If there are three-headed giants on the other side, I'm going to be very angry with both of you.'

'If there are three-headed giants awaiting us, your anger will be the least of our concerns,' ...”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“Some say patience is a virtue,' his voice echoed back to me.

'Some deserve a punch in the face,' I muttered, but I fell silent.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“I can't control you. If I could, I suspect life would be easier, but I don't even want to try, to be honest. You keep things... intriguing.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“I saw that. That little grin.' He leaned in, dipping his chin against the side of my neck. 'Why are there times you still hide your smiles from me?' His chest roses with a heavy breath as he sat back. 'You have a beautiful smile. That and your laugh. And you... you never laughed enough as it was, but when you did...'

I closed my eyes.

'When you did, it was like the moment the damn mist finally cleared. Like when the first rays of sun break through the clouds after a heavy storm,' he said without an ounce of embarrassment. 'Your laugh is as beautiful as your smile, and when I told you it was like hearing something familiar? It wasn't a lie.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“I'm not your enemy, but you're quickly becoming mine.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

“we didn't go threw the same shit, but trauma was trauma. it affected everyone differently, but it always affected.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout

“My friend.. Do you remember when they told us that every flower has a meaning and every color has its significance?
They say.. There is a red flower in a faraway land that symbolizes deep sadness.
My friend.. Which flower can scream with longing and cry with yearning and take revenge for the broken laughs?
Maybe those poppy flowers do that? Maybe we can hide inside of them like fetuses sleeping peacefully?
My friend.. I have never held those poppy flowers before.. I don't know how they feel or smell but..
It seems that those poppy flowers dig into memories and summon tears..
- letters in wartime”
― Sara Ahmed