Quotes

Favorite quotes from the book. Email me at stefanie(at)thetigerseries(dot)com if one of your favorite quotes didn’t make the list and we’ll add it!

Kelsey

“I wish you were free.”(Chapter 3, p. 36)

Kelsey: “How on earth do you fit a whale into an airplane?”

Mr. Kadam: One flipper at a time, Miss Kelsey. One flipper at a time.” (Chapter 5, p. 58)

“I’m who-knows-where in India, in the jungle, at night, with a tiger on a rope!” (Chapter 7, p. 78)

“Who do you think I am? Indiana Jones?” (Chapter 11, p. 147)

“Please help these princes of India. Restore to them what was taken. Help me be strong enough and wise enough to do what’s necessary. They both deserve a chance to have a life.” (Chapter 18, p. 258)

“Thank you, oh Walking Monkey Dictionary.” (Chapter 22, p. 330)

If nothing else, I’ll have a really good memory to look back on in my multi-cat spinsterhood. Or multi-dog. I think I will have had my fill of cats. (Chapter 22, p. 343)

“Okay! Yes! I admit that I’m attracted to you.” (Chapter 24, p. 379)

“I’m sorry, Ren. I really am. I do want to be your friend, but I understand if you don’t want that. Of course, I’ll return when you need me, if you need me, to help you find the other three gifts. I wouldn’t abandon you or Kishan in that way. I just can’t stay here with you feeling obligated to pity-date me because you need me. But I’d never abandon your cause. I’ll always be there for you both, no matter what.” (Chapter 24, p. 382)

Ren

“Hello, Kelsey. It’s me, Ren.” (Chapter 7, p. 86)

“Mr. Kadam and I believe you are the only one who can break the curse. Somehow, you’ve already freed me from captivity.” (Chapter 8, p. 91)

“You were the chosen one, Kelsey. And if I had the option of choosing the girl to save me, I still would have picked you.” (Chapter 10, p. 128)

“I would like permission…to kiss you.” (Chapter 14, p. 191)

“I’m here. I won’t let anything happen to you, priyatama.” (Chapter 16, p. 225)

“Captivity is still captivity, no matter how pretty the jail is.” (Chapter 16, p. 231)

“I’ve worn the tiger’s face for far too many years. He’s stolen my humanity.” (Chapter 17, p. 246)

“Why shouldn’t I stay a tiger? You seem to be much more comfortable with him than you are with me!” (Chapter 21, p. 316)

“I know what you’re thinking, and I’m not going to let you escape again. You can either take a seat and have dinner with me like a normal date or, you can sit on my lap while I force-feed you.” (Chapter 23, p. 360)

“I can always tell where you are, Kelsey. You smell like peaches and cream.” (Chapter 23, p. 368)

“Kelsey, the fact is…I’m in love with you, and I have been for some time.” (Chapter 24, p. 400)

Other Characters

“I guess he prefers bachelorhood.” (Andrew Davis/Mr. Davis, Chapter 3, p. 32)

“I do have to give Ren credit. He always manages to surround himself with beautiful women.” (Kishan, Chapter 14, p. 194)

“Don’t fret. I have a strong feeling that everything will work out in the end. It’s faith that keep me focused on our goal. I have great confidence in you and Ren, and I believe, for the first time in centuries, that there is hope.” (Mr. Kadam, Chapter 17, p. 244)

“You are a member of the family. We owe you an eternal debt, one that can never be repaid. This house is as much yours as it is ours.” (Mr. Kadam, Chapter 24, p. 386)