“Love is a many-splendored thing," she says. "But it is also a pain in the ass.” — Cynthia Hand Love Copy Share Image
“I'm looking at you. Why are you always trying to hide how pretty you are?” — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“I'm having an argument with myself. And I'm losing. So not good.” — Cynthia Hand Argument Copy Share Image
“I missed his voice in my head, in my ears. I missed his face. His smile.” — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“Mom: ''You could have neon green hair, and it wouldn't take away how beautiful you are,'' she said Clara: ''You're my mother.… — Cynthia Hand Humor Copy Share Image
“Sir Tucker,” I say suddenly, interrupting Angela. “Yeah?” “I believe the correct response is, ‘yes, Your Majesty,” — Cynthia Hand Humor Copy Share Image
“Humans fear death so much, but there is no death,” he whispers. “There is only the illusion of it. We can never… — Cynthia Hand Death Copy Share Image
I feel like Cinderella sitting in the middle of the road with a pumpkin and a couple of mice, while Prince Charming… — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“I know the path by heart, by heart- a funny expression, so true. My heart knows right where to go.” — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“He's like a God. You worship the gods, but you don't go out with them. You only like guys like that from… — cynthia hand Romantic comedy Copy Share Image
“What do you see in a guy like Christian Prescott?" he asks. "I don't know," I say wearily. "Anything else you want?"… — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“It doesn’t taste anything like the drink I had at the party with Tucker. And now, almost two years later, I realize… — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“As your abilities begin to grow, your angelic side will start to manifest itself in more noticeable ways." "My angelic side. Great.… — Cynthia Hand Bad mom Copy Share Image
“You healed him until you passed out, until you stoppedbreathing yourself for a few seconds, and then Jeffrey thumped him on the… — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“Stories let us see and hear and feel what someone else does,” she explained. “They build bridges to the other islands. That’s… — Cynthia Hand Compassion Copy Share Image
“Another silence for the record books. Then he sighs. "I know. It's crazy. I feel like --" He stops himself. He suddenly… — Cynthia Hand Angel Copy Share Image
“What we have is divine. It's beautiful and good and right. I feel it..." He presses his his hand to his chest,… — Cynthia Hand Clara-gardner Copy Share Image
“I can't leave you," he says hoarsely. "I can't leave you either," I say, shaking my head. "I can't." "Then don't," he… — Cynthia Hand Clara-gardner Copy Share Image
“What were you supposed to do?" he asks in an amused voice. "Save you. Only I wasn't actually supposed to do that,… — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“As a serf, poor Christian has already been killed several times in our class. Aside from dying of the Black Plague on… — Cynthia Hand Christian Copy Share Image
“Again," I whisper. The corner of his mouth lifts, and then I kiss him. Not so gently this time. His hands drop… — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“It wasn't you're fault," I whisper. And then out of self-protection more than anything else, I bring the glory. I don't warn… — Cynthia Hand Christian Copy Share Image
“ Your a member? I think at him incredulously. He blinks in surprise that I am talking to him via brain. That… — Cynthia Hand Oath Copy Share Image
“Have a care, Sir Tucker, lest you find yourself in the stockades." He scoffs and looks at Mr. Erikson. "She can't do… — Cynthia Hand Black Plague Copy Share Image
“What? I demand to know. "What is it now?" "You're not going to go." he says. "Watch me." "I've been having a… — Cynthia Hand Dreams Copy Share Image
“ Think about a good memory, she whispers in my mind. Remember a moment when you loved him. And just like that,… — Cynthia Hand Cowboy hat Copy Share Image
“It's funny how when people change, you forget the way they used to be.” — Cynthia Hand Change Copy Share Image
“Don’t do that,” he says. “Don’t regret us. I don’t. I won’t, ever.” — Cynthia Hand Regret Copy Share Image
“I guess I always knew that our time together would be fleeting. Ephemeral.” — Cynthia Hand Angel-paranormal-romance Copy Share Image
“Every moment I'm away from you, I die a little," I say in return.” — Cynthia Hand Angel-paranormal-romance Copy Share Image
“Tucker: "But she gave me the perfect gift." Clara: "What?" Tucker: "You.” — Cynthia Hand Birthday Copy Share Image