is week I’ll be taking a look at some of the amazing and inspiration quotes from Young Adult (YA) fantasy novels and authors.
As a genre, I’ve always loved reading YA fantasy, and some of the stories I’ve read have had a huge impact on the novels that I’m planning to write in the near future.
In case you missed the last instalment, this article’s a follow on from the 25 quotes I gathered from fantasy authors last week. Once again, these are a mix of quotes from the novels themselves and quotes from the author, but hopefully you enjoy them either way!
“Too many adults wish to ‘protect’ teenagers when they should be stimulating them to read of life as it is lived.” ― Margaret A. Edwards
“Sometimes what we don’t want is actually what we need.” ― Nikolas Lee, The Iron-Jawed Boy
“I was a wildflower that would continue to grow in the most unexpected weather.” ― Taisha DeAza, Frail
“You can actually accomplish all that you desire in life.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita
“…I can’t promise you that we will live ‘happily ever after’….however..I can promise you the adventure of a lifetime.” ― H. R. Kasper, The Mirror
“Maybe I was wrong. Maybe there really is some goodness here in our world. But if goodness existed, that must mean that darkness existed as well.” ― Erica Sehyun Song
“Magic is all about words and believing. If you believe then anything is possible.” ― Jennifer Loiske, Black Diamond
“Just write what YOU want to write; how YOU want to write it!” ― K.D. Faerydae
“But do not take this responsibility lightly, my boy. The Gauntlet casts an ominous shadow.” ― Casey Caracciolo, The Shadow of the Gauntlet
“Because…sometimes I think you meet people and they make you better, even if you’re not with them forever.” ― Kris Noel, Lionhead
“You know, the world is all about balance. You lose something here… maybe somebody else picks it up over there.” ― Natasha Larry, The Day The World Went Orange
“They were rebellious through their artistic expression and their uplifting spirits” ― Evan Meekins, The Black Banner
“If there’s anything I hate, it’s someone telling me ‘don’t’ without saying why.” – Anna Thayer, The Traitor’s Heir
“Nay, this is not wise at all. But sometimes the heart tells us to venture where the mind fears to tread” ― Azalea Dabill, Falcon Heart
“The courage to live brings its own rewards.” ― Rachel L. Schade, Silent Kingdom
“They were like lightning and rain, existing together but clashing at their very natures.” ― T.S. Pettibone, Hatred Day
“The only thing more unpredictable than magic is language.” ― Sully Tarnish, The Dragon and the Apprentice: A Wizard’s Wager
“The impossible is only a step in the right direction.” ― Gary Grasso
“Books are easily destroyed. But words will live as long as people can remember them.” — Tahereh Mafi, Ignite Me
“Brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared. It means you go on even though you’re scared.” —Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
“What is the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable?” — John Green, An Abundance of Katherines
“Words are how others define us, but we can define ourselves any way we choose.” — Shaun David Hutchinson, We Are The Ants
“Ah coffee. The sweet balm by which we shall accomplish today’s tasks.” — Holly Black, Ironside
“When I read, I feel emotion all on my own. Emotion no living person is making me feel.” — Kasie West, Pivot Point
“Libraries were full of ideas – perhaps the most dangerous and powerful of all weapons.” — Sarah J Maas, Throne of Glass
So there you go, a round up of my favourite 25 inspiration quotes from YA fantasy authors. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading them, and they’ve inspired you as much as they do me.
But I’ve got one last question for you, what’s your favourite YA fantasy author quote? I’d love to hear your thoughts, so make sure you let me know in the comments below.
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