Renegades Quotes

“One cannot be brave who has no fear.”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“There's no rule that says you have to be a prodigy to be a hero," she insisted. "If people wanted to stand up for themselves or protect their loved ones or do what they believe in their hearts is the right thing to do, then they would do it. If they wanted to be heroic, they would find ways to be heroic, even without supernatural powers.”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“...Where does she get her supplies?"

Winston held his gaze. Blinked. Licked his lips. Opened his mouth. Hesitated. Swallowed. Coughed. Finally responded, "The hardware store?"

"The hardware store?"

"Yes." Winston's head bobbed. "That's where she gets her stuff."

"Is that code for something?"

"No? Just the hardware store."

... "Any specific hardware store?" Asked Adrian.

"Hmmm." Winston seemed to consider this. Then, "Nope. She likes them all.”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“For the record, while it's very charming that you keep trying to protect me, I would like to remind you that I actually know how to defend myself."
He grimaced. "I know. It's just... instinct."
"Well, stop it."
He held his hands up. "Won't happen again." He hesitated. I mean, unless I'm pretty sure you're about to die, then I'm absolutely going to rescue you, whether you like it or not.”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“I can't tell if that was arrogant,” Ruby muttered, “Or just... you know, honest.”
“The two aren't mutually exclusive.”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“You mean people don't like to see hypocrisy in their leadership? Shocking.”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“But for some reason she had left off the metal mask, and though Adrian knew he shouldn't assign it any significance, he couldn't help it.
Without the mask, he still didn't see her as Nightmare. He could only see Nova.
Nova, who had betrayed him a hundred different ways. But still Nova.”
― Marissa Meyer, Supernova

“She wasn't a Renegade.
She was Nightmare.
And she did not like to be seen.”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“It's good to be queen.”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“We were all heroes in the end.”
― Marissa Meyer, Supernova

“No...?" Winston started...

"Excuse me?" said Adrian,

"No...no. Uh..." Winston glanced once, briefly, at Nova, then back at Adrian. "No... reen." He coughed. "Her name is Noreen.”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“The world doesn’t revolve around the Renegades!”
― Marissa Meyer, Supernova

“He crossed his arms stiffly over his chest. "Oh yeah," he said, with a pleased nod. "Bad cop is ready."

-Oscar”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“Once we gave total power, what's to keep us from becoming villains ourselves?”
― Marissa Meyer, Archenemies

“Adrian briefly closed his eyes. "It's alright, Winston. We're just trying-"

"No, it's not all right," said Oscar, slamming his fist on the table. "It's obvious you know something, and we're not leaving this room until you tell us what it is!"

Winston frowned. "They said we only had fifteen minutes."

"That-" started Oscar, holding up a finger. Then he deflated, clearing his throat. "- was actually true...”
― Marissa Meyer

“The villains’ poor life choices weren’t exactly the bees’ fault, after all.”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“How are things going with you and Nova?" said Hugh.
Adrian gawked at him, and, for the first time, began to regret coming up here. He should have just gone ahead and done the painting. It's not like they ever went down there. He probably would have grown up and moved out before they discovered it. But no---he was trying to be responsible, and this is what he got. "What do you mean?"
"Are you two...dating?"
When Adrian returned his question with a somewhat horrified stare, Hugh raised his palms. "We are allowed to ask that, aren't we?”
― Marissa Meyer, Archenemies

“Through the power of physics”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“Gag. Ew. Bleh.”
― Marissa Meyer, Renegades

“I don't want complicated. I don't want forever. I just want simple. No strings.

I'm offering you exactly what you want. No-strings, no-shame, no-limits, no-complications, wicked-good sex. Complete with a agreed-upon end date, a vow of secrecy, and an eight-thousand-mile anti-stalking guarantee when it's over.”
― Skye Jordan, Ricochet

“Draw a door on it?
"A door!" Hugh chuckled. "Please. that's..." He hesitated, his brow creasing slightly. "that would never work. Would it?"
They all exchanged uncertain looks.”
― Marissa Meyer, Archenemies

“Okay, let me ask you this. Renegade to Renegade. Bosom buddy to bosom buddy.”
― Marissa Meyer, Archenemies

“Oscar wriggled a finger in Nova and Adrian's direction. "Is this a moment? It looks like a moment.”
― Marissa Meyer, Archenemies

“If you need me, just yell,' he said.

'Ladies do not yell,' I replied over my shoulder.

'But renegades do.'

I caught a glimpse of myself in one of the mirrors as I passed; my color was high and I had the remnant of a smile upon my face. There was no getting around the shameful truth: for all the danger we were in, I was enjoying myself.”
― Alison Goodman, The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies