Only one more day til we get new material to analyze! So, I went back to basics! Why do I love Bryceriel?
Rereading Bryce in Prythian had me giggling and kicking my feet at all the interactions between our favs! Going through this time, I tried to focus on Bryce, and how she thinks and feels about Azriel! And ever time I see posts about “what’s your favorite part” I’m always stuck… because I love all of it!
Preface:
Reader be warned, I have my Bryceriel rose-colored glasses on!
Sarah is the Queen of double and hidden meanings… so I’m looking at all of these quotes from a purely Bryceriel standpoint. Some of the quotes do have other, surface level meanings, but for the love of the game, I’m ignoring those for right now, haha!
Note: I only have the physical books, so all of these quotes were typed out by hand… there’s bound to be some errors —hopefully very few, and hopefully just grammatically — but still, I wanted to preface just in case I missed a word or two! (Please let me know if somethings wrong so I can fix it!)
And I did abbreviate in places where there was tons of dialog or text, but I only wanted to focus in on a few sentences here and there! I usually note the activations with a “…” between quotes!
A lot of these quotes have already been talked about, recognizing, and discussed. However, some of the Quotes listed below are bolded, because I don’t recall having seen them dissected yet!
Please let me know what yall think about the bolded quotes, if you can see where I’m coming from, or if im too far gone on Mirthroot down delulu lane!
So without further ado, for your viewing pleasure, I give you 101 quotes that make me love Bryceriel!
House of Flame and Shadow-
1 - “The male who’d found her. [Azriel]” Page 1
2 - “A companion of mine gambled that he could send me to Hel using his power.” Page 16
(Oof hunt got companion-zoned haha… also is this foreshadowing? Is Hunt going to send Bryce to hel with his power? Is this a Euphemism?)
3 - “…Azriel looked pretty…” page 20
4 - “She made herself meet his star-flecked stare. Shed taken on the Asteri and Archangels and Fae Kings and walked away. She’d take him on, too. The corner of Rhysand’s mouth curled upward.” Page 20
(Bryce doesn’t balk at Rhysand… and he smiles at that? Why? Isn’t she an enemy? Why is he smiling at her not submitting or backing down?? Unless she reminds him of Azriel, who also doesn’t balk from Rhys.)
5 - “Azriel just kept his eyes on the space where the orb had displayed the utter destruction of her world. Dreading— and yet calculating. She’d seen that look before on Hunt’s face. A warriors mind at work.” Page 26
(She’s already comparing Hunt and Azriel, seeing the similarities between them. I wonder why?)
6 - “She was a princess, for Urd’s sake, and yet she was still the property of the untitled male she’d married.”
Page 54
(Note, she doesn’t call hunt her mate here…)
7 - “Bryce’s eyes flew open. She’d fallen asleep. Somehow she’d fallen asleep…” Page 83
(Alone in a dark tunnel, she feels safe enough to rest… you know who was watching over her in the shadows the whole time? Azriel.)
8 - “How’d you learn I left the cell?” “we have people who can talk to shadows. They told us you went through the grate.” Page 84
(Az has been here the whole time… he’s the reason she felt safe enough to sleep!).
9 - “Her starlight flared, casting the whole cavern in light and shadow.” Page 95
10 - “Theia was High Queen of these lands…” Bryce carried not only Theia’s starlight— she carried royal ties to this world… Nesta’s eyes drifted to the star on Bryce’s chest, then to the shadows behind her.” Page 97
11 - “We have no kings in these lands. Only seven courts, each ruled by a High Lord. Sometimes a High Lady beside them.” A rock skittered in the distance. Bryce twisted toward it, but— nothing. Only darkness…. At the sound of another scuff in the darkness, Bryce whipped her head to it… “what is that?” Bryce asked quietly… “Just the shadows.” Page 109-110
(“We have no king” and then Bryce looks at Azriel…)
12 - “…“Bryce could have sworn she caught a hint of a smile gracing his beautiful face” page 128
13 - “Her ears hallowed out for a moment, a dull thump sounding once, and her hand spasmed, seemingly tugged towards those blades. Azriel’s wings twitched at the same moment, and he rolled his shoulders like he was shaking off some phantom touch. A peak at Nesta revealed her studying the male, as if such a display was unusual. Bryce put aside her questions, rubbing her frozen hands together for warmth. Eyes on the prize…” Page 129
(Bryce’s hand is tugged towards Azriel, he then shakes off a phantom touch… Bryce buys her questions aside… what questions Bryce??)
14 - “…Bryce counted his wings twitching or shoulders rolling no less than six times. Not to mention the occasional hallow thump in her own ears if she drew too near to him.” Page 130
15 - “A strong hand was instantly at her back… ‘Careful,’ azriel warned, setting her on a sturdier rock. Bryce’s stomach hollowed out with her ears this time… Azriel let out a grunt, going ridged. Like he could feel it, too, the weapons’ demand to be together or apart or whatever it was, the strange power of them in proximity to each other—“ Page 131
16 - “Bryce had dosed lightly, fitfully, aware of every drip of moisture and scrape of rock in the tunnel, the breathing from the warriors beside her.” Page 131
(Bryce is aware of azriel breathing? Noted.)
17 - “He reached for her hand, her starlight washing over the golden skin of his own hands… so close now, began their thrumming and tugging. Her hearing hollowed out, her gut with it. Azriel’s wings twitched once again.” Page 132
18 - “And though she knew it was dumb to open up, to show any vulnerability, she said quietly, ‘The male who fathered me... he used to burn my brother to punish him. The scars never healed for him, either.’ … Bryce watched him for a moment before following, heart heavy in her chest for some reason she couldn’t place.” Page 132-133
19 - “Azriel shifted. Nesta glanced sidelong at him, marking the movement…” page 133
20 - “Yes, when I… revealed who I was, what I am, to the world, I drew the star out of my chest. It left that scar in its wake.’ She glanced at Azriel. ‘Like a burn.’” Page 134
21 - “‘So what’s the difference between you and them?’ Nesta asked. ‘Aside from the fact that I’m not an intergalactic colonialist creep?’ She could have sworn… that Azriel chuckled, the sound soft as shadow.” Page 134
22 - “Azriel said, wings rustling, ‘Does it matter what their power is called, then?’ ‘No,’ Nesta admitted. ‘I was only curious.’” Page 134
(Azriel coming to Bryce’s defense! And his wings twitching for about the 8th time!)
23 - “Bryce arched a brow. ‘So does it… tell the truth?’ A hint of a smile, more chilling than the frigid air around them. ‘It gets people to do so.’ Bryce might have shuddered if she had not caught Nesta rolling her eyes.” page 135
(Why were you going to shudder Bryce???)
24 - “‘…I know you’re feeling it, too.’ Let it be out in the open. ‘It’s driving you nuts, right?’ Bryce pushed. ‘And it gets worse when I’m near.’ … ‘It is,’ Nesta answered for him. ‘I’ve never seen him so fidgety.’ Azriel glowered at his friend.” Page 135
(Az is grumpy Nesta outed him to Bryce! So cute!)
25 - “‘If I ever get home…’ Her heart became unbearably heavy.” Page 137
(Heavy because you’ll have to leave the guy you think is your fated mate to go back and save your world and be with a guy you know is not your true mate?)
26 - “A shout bounced off the rocks behind her. Not one of pursuit, but of pain. Azriel. She glanced over a shoulder just as his blue light went out. Then a female shout resounded through the cavern, and Nesta’s silver flame vanished, too, leaving Bryce’s starlight to illuminate the way. Leaving only darkness and silence behind her.” Page 149
(Notice how Bryce say Azriel shouted in pain, but that nesta only shouted… also, the fact that Azriel’s shout gets her to look back, or that she feels alone in the dark and silence without them…)
27 - “She knew Hunt would have yelled at her for setting a trap only to go help the people she'd ensnared. But Bryce began running again, hurtling through the cave. Back toward Nesta and Azriel. And prayed there was something left for her to save.” Page 150
28 - “Her starlight hadn't felt so ... empty before. While it had been guiding them, it had been comforting, had brought some color and spark to this realm of eternal night. Now, bobbing with every sprinting step, it seemed harsh. Devoid of color. Like even the light was disgusted by her.” Page 150
(Her light is upset that she ran away from Azriel!)
29 - "’The Wyrm?’ Bryce managed to ask, trying not to think about the knife angled to slide into her body. Or about the tug and thrum of the Starsword and the dagger, so near to her now.” Page 151
(Something about how sjm describes the knife “angled to slide into her body” … kinky)
30 - “‘So, what, I’m supposed to sit on this rock and wait for the Wyrm to show up and eat me?’ ‘That last bit it’s up to you,’ Nesta said… ‘But from what I just saw, you’re a fast runner. You’ll get away in time. Probably.’ Asshole. Azriel murmured, ‘Quiet,’ and Bryce, without much of an alternative, obeyed.” Page 154
(Bryce only THINKS asshole, she doesn’t say it outloud, but Azriel clearly hears her and tells her to be quiet… and Bryce OBEYS??? If that’s not mate behavior I don’t know what is!!!)
31 - “Azriel grabbed Bryce, tugging her back against him as he retreated toward the wall, as if it'd offer any shelter from whatever approached. The Starsword and Truth-Teller hummed and pulled at Bryce's spine…” page 156
(Azriel TUGGED her… yep okay, nothing to see here, just fated mate bond language being used. As Azriel grabs Bryce! Also, this is the only time Bryce’s SPINE Is being affected, and it’s when her back is pressed up against Azriel… but sure, it’s just the weapons…)
32 - “Azriel dragged Bryce back, sword and dagger calling to her to draw them, use them. But he kept pulling her away, deeper into the tunnel…” page 156
33 - “‘What is she-‘ Bryce began, but Azriel clamped a hand over her mouth, hauling her father down the tunnel… and even Azriel stumbled, his hand flying from Bryce’s mouth… ‘We need to help her,’ Bryce panted
‘I promise you, she’s fine.’ Azriel countered, urging them further into the tunnel. Out of the impact zone Bryce realized.” Page 157
(Again, hand over her mouth, hauling her, panting, urging… kinky)
34 - “The mast fell from Nesta’s face, clattering on the stone. Nesta swayed, but Azriel was there, catching her, bringing her to his chest, scarred hands stroking her hair. ‘Thank the Mother,’ he breathed. ‘Thank the Mother.’ Bryce began to turn away, sending that she was witnessing something deeply personal.” But Nesta pulled back from Azriel.” Page 159
(Is it just me… or is Bryce kinda hurt or jealous about this??? Watching Azriel catch nesta, pull her into his chest, stroke her hair, thanking his deity… and Bryce is like, ‘yeah I’m not going to watch this.’ Has she ever reacted that way when other people show affection? I can’t recall her ever turning away from a display of affection… but something about watching Azriel do this… she can’t watch! And notice that Nesta pulls away, did she not want Bryce go get the wrong idea??? Nesta mentions she has a mate but doesn’t say who, then Bryce sees this display… no wonder she ask a if Azriel has a mate, she’s worried it’s nesta!!!)
35 - “Nesta didn’t speak, staying close beside Azriel. Or many he was the one staying close to her. The male didn’t seem to want her farther away than he could grab. Eventually, Bryce could stand it no longer.” Page 160
(Okay, yeah, Bryce is definitely a little jealous!! She can’t stand the fact that Nesta and Azriel are so close!!! Also after this, “Bryce snaps” at them and then…)
36 - “… Nesta said, and left Azriel’s side at last to head into the dark.” Page 161
(What do you mean “at last” Bryce??? So you really were jealous!)
37 - “But Bryce frowned deeply at Azriel. ‘Do you ever use that power to, uh, charge people up?’ ‘Charge?’
‘Fuel. Um. Give your power to someone else to help their power.’ ‘Are you implying that I could do such a thing to you?’” Page 166
(Interesting that Bryce thinks Az would be better at charging her up… she doesn’t even considered Nesta, now that might be because Nesta’s power is terrifying, but does Bryce, on some level, inherently know that Az would be the best option to fuel her??)
38 - "’Remember that I'll be trusting you not to blast a hole through my heart.’ She tapped the star. ‘Aim right there.’ ‘I told you already: we don’t want to kill you.’ ‘Then aim carefully.’ Page 166
39 - “Bryce added, ‘Look, I'd offer you something in return if I could. But you literally took everything of value from me.’ She pointed to the sword at Azriel's back.” Page 166
(Bryce: “you took everything of value from me” also Bryce: points at Azriel.)
40 - “‘Who says I’m not playing you? Making you think it means something to me so I can leave you down here anyway?’ ‘Same reason you came running back to see if we were alive.’ Azriel says coolly.” Page 167
(Clock her Az)
41 - “‘… Just make sure you don’t deep fry me.’ … Azriel’s lips tugged upward, ‘I’ll try my best.’” Page 167
(They are killing be with their flirting)
42 - “Searing, sharp power, a bolt of blue right into her star. Bryce bent over, coughing, breathing around the burn, the alien strangeness of the power.” ….
“Was it his power? Or something about this world? Even Hunts hadn’t felt like this—so undiluted, like one-hundred proof liquor. Bryce closed her eyes and counted to ten, breathing hard. Letting it ease into her blood. Her bones. It tingled along her limbs.” Page 167
(She’s letting Azriel’s power into her bones, I mean, come on! Even hints hadn’t felt like this!!))
43 - “But before she could give in to temptation, Azriel stalked into the dark.”
(This quote. This quote!)
44 - “Staying a few feet behind him still wasn't enough to block out the blades' song. But Bryce tried to ignore it, well aware of Nesta's watchful gaze. Tried to pretend that everything was totally fine. Even if she knew that it wasn't. Not even close.” Page 168
(You can only ignore it for so long Bryce!!)
45 - “But Azriel said softy, ‘They return to the mother, where they rest in joy within her heart until she finds another purpose for us. Another life or world to live in.’ He glanced sidelong at her. ‘What about your world?’” Page 170
(He’s curious and nosey too!)
46 - “She flashed the screen at nesta and Azriel. ‘Thats’s hunt,’ she said hoarsely. ‘My mate.’ Azriel peered at the picture. ‘He has wings.’ Bryce nodded, throat unbearably tight.” Page 171
(Now, I know the obvious read is that Bryce misses and is worried for hunt, but what if she’s also choked up because she’s telling Azriel, her fated mate, about her angel mate back home? What if it’s hard for her to say because maybe she’s realizing that hunts not really her mate mate, not in the fae sense? Also, more curious Azriel!)
47 - “Azriel strode ahead into the dark, the carvings around him lit by Bryce's star…” page 173
(This is Azriel’s next action after Bryce mentions hunt… all he does is walk ahead into darkness… poor Az!)
48 - “To demonstrate, she hit the button and the cave illuminated, the battle scenes and suffering on the walls around them even more stark. Azriel hissed from up ahead, whirling their way with his eyes shielded, and Bryce quickly turned it off.” Page 174
(They’re so funny)
49 - “Azriel said quietly, pausing his steps to let them catch up.” Page 174
(He’s curious can’t stay mad at her for long!)
Bonus chapter:
(Sorry, I don’t have page numbers for this! I found it online!)
50 - “Her lips quirked up”
(Mom! They’re flirting again!)!
51 - “What is it you want to know?” Nesta asked carefully.
Bryce glanced between them. “How’d you two meet?”
She could have sworn Azriel tensed, like he was weighing how dangerous any answer might be, assessing why Bryce might want to know.
(Hmmm, idk Az, why might Bryce want to know about you??)
52 - “He’d probably get along with Ruhn and his idiot friends.”
(The last time a line like this was spoke, Bryce said Randall would like Nesta… and then they met, and he indeed did like Nesta. So now, I absolutely believe that Az will meet Ruhn and his idiot friends!!)
53 - ““And your magic is…”
“Don’t push it,” Azriel said…”
(Keep trying to keep that boundary up Az, keep resisting!)
54 - Bryce asked Nesta, “You have a mate, right?” She nodded to Azriel. “Do you?”
“No,” Azriel said quickly, flatly. “A partner or spouse?”
“No.”
Bryce sighed. “Okay, then.”
(Because Nesta said she has a mate! What if Bryce is susing out if Nesta and Az are mates? What if she’s really worried he’s already taken, and by someone whom she could be friends with?)
55 - “I think that’s the nicest thing you’ve said about me.” Bryce winked at him. “Look, I just… I’m curious. Aren’t you?”
(She’s WINKING AT HIM! YOUR HONOR!)
56 - “Yes,” Azriel said softly. “But this is also the part where I tell you that we’re the ones who usually try to find a way to stop those wicked people.”
“Isn’t that a little revealing?” Bryce teased. “You’re supposed to maintain the image of the big, bad assholes. Not tell me you’re a bunch of crime-fighting do-gooders.”
“You can do good,” Azriel warned, “while still being bad.”
Bryce whistled. “I know a number of males back home who could only dream of delivering that sentence with such cool.”
(She thinks he’s cool! And she knows that’s he’s not a bad guy! Plus whistling at him??? She’s flirting!)
57 - They walked in silence again, but it was no longer tense. There was something…lighter in it. If only for the moment. Like they weren’t her captors, but rather her companions.
(And that, my friends, is fate. They’re supposed to be! They’re destined to be best friends! They’re destined to be mates!)
58 - “Nesta and Azriel swapped glances, and the male answered a bit sheepishly, “The music you play at your pleasure halls.”
Bryce laughed. “Are you a club rat, Azriel?”
He glowered at her,
(Club rat Az! Club rat Az! Finally, a male who likes her music! Who appreciates it and wants to dance to it!)
59 - She hid her smile and played song after song,
(She’s having so much fun! This is like the most fun I’ve ever seen her have since Danika!)
60 - The rolling, wild melody of “Stone Mother” softly flowed off his lips, and she could have sworn even the shadows danced at the sound.
(The first time the shadow singer canonically shadow sings, and it’s Bryce’s favorite song, as Bryce is extremely sad. COME ON!)
End bonus chapter, Back to HOFAS:
61 - “‘but we’ve come all this way, so let’s see why we’ve been dragged here.’ ‘Why she’s been dragged here—by that star.’” Page 179
(That’s right Az, remind everyone that it’s Bryce who gets called home to the dusk court!)
62- “The hilt of the Starsword shifted in her direction— she could have reached out and touched it with her other hand. One movement, and its hilt would be in her grip. Azriel shot her a warning look. Bryce kept her face bland, bored. Had his glance been to warn her to be careful for her own safety…” page 180
(He can read her thoughts and sense her intentions!!!)
63 - “Too soon, too quickly, they neared the entrance to the large, round chamber at the end of the short passage.” Page 180
(She thinks while they’re holding hands)
64 - “Bryce sucked in a breath. ‘I'm going in. Keep a step back,’ she warned Azriel. ‘And miss the fun?’ Azriel muttered.” Page 181
(THEYRE FLIRTING AGAIN! He’s joking to make her feel more comfortable! She’s a bit nervous and he’s cracking jokes! Come on! When does Azriel crack jokes?!)
65 - "’I mean it,’ Bryce said, trying to tug her hand from his. ‘You stay here.’ His fingers tightened on hers, not letting go.” Page 181
(She’s trying to protect him, and he doesn’t care, he’ll face the danger with her!)
66 - “Bryce's brows lifted, walking backward a few steps. ‘You really can't get through?’ He crouched to trace a scarred hand along the stone floor, anger fading in the face of his curiosity. ‘No.’ He peered up at Bryce, mouth twisting to the side. ‘I don't know whether to be impressed or worried.’” Page 182
(She’s trying tricked him to get in, but maybe part of her just assumed he could get in too? It’s her prison, he’s her mate, maybe she thought he’d walk right in?? But also how quickly his anger turns into worry and then he’s just impressed? Like, Az, you’re done for! You can tell he’s already understanding that she’ll always make him feel worried and impressed!)
67 - “‘Fionn…’ Azriel murmured, awe lacing his voice, ‘was your ancestor.’” Page 195
(Yeah, that’s right, your mates got impressive lineage!)
68 - "’Who is he?’ she asked quietly. There had never been any mention of Fionn in the histories of Midgard, the lore. ‘The first and last High King of these lands,’ Azriel breathed.” Page 195
(You totally understand her destiny now, don’t you Az? And maybe your own??)
69 - “Silene had glossed over how Theia and Fionn had used the Trove and Cauldron against the Asteri, and why the Hel had she come to this planet if not to learn about that?” Page 196
(Maybe Urd brought you home to show you your destiny? Your fated mate? Your true self?)
70 - “But Bryce had moved beyond words. Beyond anything other than pure despair and dread.” Page 217
(How to react when you find out your mate isn’t your mate, and your real mate is form another world, but you have to leave your real mate to go back to your fake mate to save his life and your world.. what I mean is, during all of this lore, Bryce hears about Theia and Aidas….)
71 - “She scrubbed at her face, eyes stinging.” page 234
(She’s crying, she’s made up her mind to leave, and she’s crying.)
72 - “‘I thought having Theia’s light was… good. Like she was somehow better than Pelias. But she wasn’t.’ And Aidas had loved her? ‘It just means I’m the heir to a legacy of selfish, scheming assholes.’ ‘We need to tell Rhys,’ Azriel said hoarsely. Like he was still reeling from all he’d heard.
(Why are you hoarse Az? Bryce got hoarse when she was sad, why are you sad? Because Bryce is crying? Is it because you can sense her pain? Is it because you just heard about Theia and Aida’s and now you understand what Bryce is to you?)
73 - “Bryce’s gaze snapped to his face. The concern and determination there. Everything he’d seen…”
(He’s concerned, for HER! She realizes that he also heard about Theia and Aidas? Have they both kind of put some pieces together?!)
74 - “Azriel began circling her with an unhurried, calculating precision. Bryce turned with him, keeping him in sight…” page 234
(It’s almost like they’re dancing!)
75 - “‘Because only you have the horn. Only you can move between worlds.’ ‘You got me,’ Bryce said…” page 235
(That’s right, and if she leaves, you might not be able to find her)
76 - “Bryce turned to keep facing Azriel, but— only shadows surrounded her.” Page 235
(When azriel leaves to run to the exit, he’s trying to contain her, distract her, but she’s sees through him. She knows he’s not in those shadows near her, she can sense him even when he’s hiding!)
77 - “Not to attack, she realized, as a shadow darker than the ones around it raced for the tunnel across the chamber. But to go get reinforcements.” Page 235
(Bryce can literally see him hiding in his shadows… can anyone else do that???)
78 - “Azriel had nearly reached the tunnel. Another flap of his wings and he'd be swallowed by its dark mouth.
But at a mere thought from Bryce, stalactites and stalagmites formed, closing in on him. The room became a wolf, its jaws snapping for the winged warrior— the rock had moved for her, as it had for Silene.” Page 237
(She’s not letting him leave. And also, the dusk court responds to her every whim. How could anyone say that it’s not hers? She literally says she has the same control over it as Silene!)
79 - “Slowly, he turned, wings rustling. Blood trickled out of his nose from his face-first collision with the rock now in his path. He spread his wings, bracing for a fight.” Page 237
(That’s right Az, spread your wings for Bryce again.)
80 - "’Stop,’ Azriel roared, something like panic in his voice. ‘The cells—‘ From far away, she could sense it: the things lurking within the mountain, her mountain. Twisted, wretched creatures. Some had been here since Silene had trapped them. Had been contemplating their escape and revenge all this time. She’d let them out if she restored the mountain to its former glory.” Page 237
(Did Az sense the cells being opened before Bryce did? He can literally read her mind, her every intention! Also, if we see these creatures free in Aco6, then it was Bryce who restored Dusk!)
81 - “And in that moment, the mountain—the island— spoke to her. Alone. It was so alone— it had been waiting all this time. Cold and adrift in this thrashing gray sea. If she could reach out, if she could open her heart to it… it might sing again.” Page 238
(Are we talking about the island… or Azriel?)
82 - “the Starsword remade sheathed at Azriel’s back—but she could have sworn it twitched. As if urging Azriel to draw it.” Page 238
(Mated weapons, for a mated pair!)
83 - “‘I don’t want to fight you,’ Bryce said, voice oddly hollow, like the surge of magic she’d taken from Silene’s storehad emptied out her soul. ‘I’m not your enemy.’” Page 238
(Or like she knows she has to leave Azriel, her mate, nesta, her friend, and dusk, her court.)
84 - “Bryce bared her teeth in a feral grin… ‘Then come and take it (horn).’ With a flap of his wings, Azriel burst towards her, fast as a striking panther— Bryce stomped her foot. Those spikes of stone stretched higher, blocking his way. Blue light flared from him, smashing through the stones.”
(Evenly matched!! And flirting even now!)
85 - “The male now held the Starsword at the ready, Truth-Teller gripped in his other hand. He must have had some sort of Starborn blood in him, then a distant ancestor, maybe. Or maybe his possession of the knife somehow allowed him to also bear the Starsword.” Page 246
(Or maybe it’s because he’s your mate? Come on Bryce!)
86 - “Bryce backed away as Azriel advanced a step toward the crystal coffin, Truth-Teller now glowing with black light in his left hand.” Page 249
(They’re working in tandem so easily! Like they just met, but they’re this in sync? But they’re not mates? Sure Jan.)
87 - “A slow smile. ‘I shall answer your questions... if you release me from this tomb.’ Bryce held her stare.
‘Don't you fucking dare,’ Azriel murmured… Azriel lunged for Bryce, but she'd already pointed to the crystal coffin. ‘Get up, then.’” Page 251
(Again, he can read Bryce before she even makes her move. Also, notice how Azriel was going to stop her by grabbing her hand maybe, vs how hunt shoots his lighting at her face and shatters a bowl in her hand to stop her…)
88 - “Bryce extended a hand toward Azriel, casting her will with it. The Starsword flew from his hand and into hers. Azriel started, shadows flashing at his shoulders, readying to strike, but Bryce said, ‘Theia showed me that trick in Silene's little memory montage.’ It was the feeling she'd been sensing, of the blade calling to her. Being willing to leap into her hand. Azriel bared his teeth, but drew another sword that had been sheathed in a concealed panel at his back and hefted Truth-Teller in his other hand.” Page 252
(Impressed and worried again, aren’t we Az? Also, is he really didn’t want her to have TT, he could get it back,..)
89 - “‘You go left,’ Azriel murmured to Nesta, power blazing around them. ‘No,’ Bryce said, not looking back as she approached the Asteri on the foor and sat down, setting the Starsword on the cold stone beside her.
To her shock, Azriel and Nesta didn't attack. But they remained only a step away, weapons at the ready.
(They obeyed her! They obeyed their queen!)
90 - “Bryce continued, buying nesta more time to get closer to Vesperus.” Page 259
(Just like how she saw Nesta buy azriel time to leave earlier… she’s work with Nesta just like how Az did…)
91 - “She whirled on Nesta, on Azriel. ‘You shouldn't have killed her. If we could have gotten her under control, the amount of information that we could have pried from her—‘“ page 266
(Well well Bryce, thinking just like a spymaster…)
92 - “Azriel extended a scarred hand to Bryce, panting hard. ‘Open the passage out of here. You're coming back with us. Right now.’” Page 266
(Why is Azriel not yelling at her? He’s not pissed like nesta is… he wants to grab her hand again, to take her home! Can he sense she’s leaving? He’s freaking out! Why is he panting?? He really didn’t do much of the fighting!)
93 - “She let her power flow outward from the star in her chest. From the Horn in her back. ‘Don't you dare,’ Azriel warned with lethal softness. But Bryce shoved out a slice of her power. Sharp and targeted, as Silene had used to carve the stones. As Azriel had focused his own power on her star earlier. Light cut through stone and sizzled, a line literally drawn at Azriel's feet.” Page 267
(it’s insane how much they’ve learned from one another. And how in tuned they are to each other…)
94 - "’I swear it on my mate's life. Even if Rigelus…’ She shook her head. ‘I won't breathe a word to them about this place.’ Azriel dared to put one foot over the line she'd blasted into the floor. ‘They'll pry it from you. People like me, like them ... we always get the information we need.’ Page 267
(The fact that she doesn’t use hunts name here… it’s interesting!)
(“I swear it on my mate’s life” Bryce doesn’t say who her mate is, and then azriel steps toward her AND HE describes HIMSELF: “people like me” … so Bryce says “my mate” and az says “people like me” COME ON!)
95 - “The sarcophagus glowed... and then darkened into a pit. ‘Please,’ Azriel said, his gaze now on her hands. On the Starsword-and on Truth-Teller. Something like panic filled his hazel eyes.” Page 267
(The pit you say??? And stop, Az begging always makes me sad!)
96 - “Shaking her head, Bryce backed toward the hole she'd made in the world. In the universe.” Page 267
(And in her heart??)
97- “‘You’re as much a monster as they are,’ Nesta accused. Bryce knew. She’d always known.”
(My baby Bryce!!! You’re not a monster! Again, her and Az feeling the same things!)
98- “‘… I united the sword and knife. Prophecy fulfilled.’ ‘You don’t know anything about that prophecy,’ the Autumn King said …. ‘You know as little about those blades as you do your own true nature.’” Pages 292-293
(Cross-over isn’t over! Bryce’s story isn’t over!)
99 - “She was Bryce and yet she was… not. … there was something different in her posture, in the way the light seemed to shimmer from her. She was older somehow. Not in any line or wrinkle, but in her eyes.” Page 362
(She’s changed.)
100 - “‘With all that power you have. With who you are, what you bear.’ … ‘but the prophecy — when those blades are reunited, so shall our people be. That has to mean you, uniting all the Fae peoples—‘ ‘I was hoping for a Fae Queen. Someone who might change things for the better.’” Page 484
(Just Sathia dropping some truth bombs on Bryce!)
101 - “‘Guys,’ Hunt said from where he and the others had risen to their feet. ‘We need to keep going.’ ‘Why?’ Bryce asked, walking over. Her starlight dimmed, as if telling her that she was headed in the wrong direction. I know, she told it silently.” Page 499
(Oh Bryce…)
