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The Sunless Countries (Virga, #4) QUOTES

The Sunless Countries (Virga, #4) QUOTES

1 " The whole glittering nebula of shapes was framed by midnight colors—black, bruised blue, indigo, all textured into intricacy by clouds and the reachless vaults between them. Here, darkness was not simple; it hinted at structures and meanings, hidden activity and watchful eyes. Beacons flickered, miles away, then disappeared behind fog banks. Half-glimpsed ropes twisted and contorted their way up, down, and to every side, synapses reaching to contact the outlier towns and factories of Sere’s hinterland. One or two of those ropes, if you followed them far enough, would emerge into sunlight at other nations’ borders. "

― Karl Schroeder , The Sunless Countries (Virga, #4)

2 " You must listen!” the tiny monster squeaked. She grabbed it as it made to climb onto the dashboard, and then she shook it fiercely. “No!” she bellowed. “You must listen! "

― Karl Schroeder , The Sunless Countries (Virga, #4)

3 " Uh . . .” At that moment there was a knock on the door. Grateful for the interruption, Leal opened it to find Seana and Brun Mafin lounging outside. “Ready?” asked Seana. “I hope so, otherwise we’ll be late. "

― Karl Schroeder , The Sunless Countries (Virga, #4)