“The water is still and smooth. Polished glass. Not a ripple of wind disturbs the dark surface. Low-rising mist drifts off liquid mountains floating against a purple-bruised sky. An eager breath shudders past my lips. Soon the sun will break.” — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“His expression is inscrutable. His eyes look strange with their pulsing pupils. “You’re not like other girls. You’re special.” Intoxicating warmth crawls over my… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“I will never see him again. Never know why he let me go. Never learn if he really whispered what I think he did.… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“I wait for him to announce my presence, holding his gaze, refusing to look away, determined that this beautiful boy see the face he… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“Hi," I return, gesturing to the fish. "Nice catch." "Yeah. I'm kind of impressed with myself. I always thought redheads were sexy." "Ha-ha. I… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“Why are you here?" His chest lifts on a deep breath. "I'm done." "Done with what?" "Done letting you avoid me." I cock my… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“I glance over my shoulder, at the car following close behind us. It’s impossible to see the driver. To tell if it’s Cassian. After… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“Can I trust him again? Even after all he said? If I do and I'm wrong, the cost is too high. My life. "You'll… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“Once Dad took us to an amusement park in Oregon. Before I ever manifested. I plummeted twenty stories on a drop ride. Totally helpless… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
My imprint is there for the world to see. I don't try to hide it with my hair or a high collar. When I… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“Exactly what he wanted me to do. Exactly what they all thought I would do. Everyone in here. Everyone out there in the world.… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
“You're probably wondering what you did in a past life to get stuck with us." Catherine says this as she drowns a fry in… — Sophie Jordan Copy Share Image
