“We could adopt. there are lots of kids out there who could grow up to hate us as much as any kid we could make”

“Beginnings are easier to find in hindsight”

“There is no way of stopping death, not here. You can prolong it. But at some point, it is bound to catch up to you.”

“At some point, you just pull off the band aid and it hurts. But when it is over, you are relieved.”

“But do you think our futures are already determined for us?Why are you asking all of this? Whats going on?I let out a small laugh. Remember when we were in the hallway? He nodded. Well, Thirteen tr...”

“The surface of the pond was green with fallen leaves. "How could you have been happy there? I know what you thought, but Valentine was a terrible father. He killed your pets, lied to you, and I kno...”

“Hugo attacked me." Clary tried not to wince as the astringent liquid stung her wounds.Hugo?" Luke blinked.Hodge's bird. I think it was his bird, anyway. Maybe it was Valentine's."Hugin," Luke said ...”

“I miss the Stella girls telling me what I am. That I'm sweet and placid and accommodating and loyal and nonthreatening and good to have around. And Mia. I want her to say, "Frankie, you're silly, y...”