“Bellingham Academy: everything you always wanted in a prep school and less.” — Amber Dermont Copy Share Image
“My mother had once told Riegel and me this story about a friend of hers who lived in Newport. "Poor Celia," she'd said. "She… — Amber Dermont Copy Share Image
“The idea of getting high on someone else's dime sounded like the right and necessary medicine.” — Amber Dermont Copy Share Image
“I was surprised," I said, "to find someone here with you. I'd rather you existed only when I was around.” — Amber Dermont Copy Share Image
“To be with someone who is stronger than you. To have him relinquish his strength.” — Amber Dermont Copy Share Image
“Even in all that darkness I could see her beauty. Still, I couldn't claim it for myself. Instead, I decided to hurt her. "You… — Amber Dermont Copy Share Image
“I rushed off to Whitehall and assumed Aidan would head back to Astor. But when I turned around briefly, I saw Aidan uncoiling her… — Amber Dermont Copy Share Image
“...up until that point, I'd thought that whatever existed between Cal and me was separate and distinct from the rest of the world. It… — Amber Dermont Copy Share Image
It's a silly thing, but I like to understand people through their obsessions. — Amber Dermont Copy Share Image
“I'd used the word "beautiful" to describe another boy. I knew how it must have sounded to her. I also knew that it was… — Amber Dermont Copy Share Image
“As much as she admired our ancestors' wealth, it bothered Mom that Riegel was so consumed by making money. "Your brother knows the price… — Amber Dermont Copy Share Image
