How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"This past summer, the priests of the creator god took council on the birthday of the prince. They read the omens and divined the home of his future bride. All the signs indicated Mount Eskel." (1.90)
We bet none of the girls were expecting that kind of news. Should girls under the age of seventeen even be thinking about marriage yet?
Quote #2
The idea of marrying a lowlander still confused and frightened her. And what of Peder? (7.70)
Even though Miri wants to do well and become the academy princess, she's not totally sold on the idea of marrying the prince. After all, what about love? How could she marry someone she doesn't even know—much less love?
Quote #3
Miri tried to keep her face unreadable. She had already fallen in love with the house in the painting, but after last night, the idea of Peder was too near and too full of hope to imagine marrying a prince. (12.15)
Peder's kiss-on-the-cheek move (so suave) has certainly thrown a wrench into Miri's plans—she was so focused on becoming academy princess and maybe even winning over the prince, but now she's not sure. She's got a shot with her long-time crush.