Fate is never fair. You are caught in a current much stronger than you are; struggle against it and you'll drown not just yourself but those who try to save you. Swim with it. and you'll survive
Can I touch your mango?
But God knows, I don't want anyone but you. I don't even want to want anyone but you.
Being sixteen forever sounded good until you really thought about it. Then it didn't seem like such a great prospect.
And I don’t see how Sebastian can be all that fond of Jace, either. He was horribly jealous of him all his life. He thought Jace was Valentine’s favorite, added Clary.Not to mention, Magnus noted, tha...
Alex- Alec, if I had given you the impression I had accepted the idea of your death, I can only apologize. I tried to, I thought I had- and yet still I pictured having you for fifty, sixty more years....
We are Nephilim; we fight our own battles. That's not precisely true, is it? said a velvety voice. It was Magnus Bane, wearing a long and glittering coat, multiple hoops in his ears, and a roguish exp...
One does silly things when one is twelve.
jace's clothes had been clean,stylish,ordinary. Sebastian had been wearing a long black wool trench coat that had looked expensive. Like an evil Burbeery ad, Simon said when she was done.
[Jem] 'It will help you sleep.''All I’ve been doing is sleeping!' [Tessa]'And very amusing it is to watch, said Jem. 'Did you know you twitch your nose when you sleep, like a rabbit?''I do not,' she s...
What would you give someone who likes to play the piano?A piano.Simon.A really huge metronome that could also double as a weapon?
The greatest fear of Jonathan is the
Tessa was laying on her side, her brown hair spread over the pillow, watching Will, whose face was bent over the pages, with a look of tenderness in her eyes, a tenderness mirrored in the softness of...
Sometimes it comes down to a choice, Magnus said. Between saving one person and saving the whole world. I've seen it happen, and I'm selfish enough to want the person who loves me to choose me. But Ne...
Pretty soon the only people left without a girlfriend will be me and Wendell the school janitor, and he smells like windex.At least you know he's still available.
Now very much against her will, she thought of the way Jace had looked at her then, the blaze of faith in his eyes, his belief in her. He had always thought she was strong. He had showed it in everyth...
Just kissing? How quickly you dismiss our love.
I was born amazing.
I never cared, he said. I wanted you anyway. I always wanted you.
I get the feeling, Alec said, and smiled, she hasn't forgiven me for betraying you, as she sees it.Good girl, said Jace with appreciation.I didn't betray you, idiot.It's the thought that counts.