A girl like that, Grandad said, perfumes herself with ozone and metal filings. — Holly Black Copy Share Image
Once, there was a girl who vowed she would save everyone in the world, but forgot herself. — Holly Black Copy Share Image
Allow me to explain how my whole life has prepared me for this moment. I am used to girls screaming, and your… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
I thought you were her knight, but you have become only her woodsman--taking little girls into the forest to cut out their… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
We have about three hours of homework a night, and our evening study period is only two hours, so if you want… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
Like a stage magician, the con artist misdirects suspicion. While everyone’s watching for him to pull a rabbit out of a hat,… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“... on the lawn one late summer day, her pale hair tangled because she'd cry if anyone tried to brush it, spinning… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
God, I hate you,” she says. “So much. Why do boys think that it will be better to lie and tell a… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
There are no words for how much I will miss her, but I try to kiss her so that she'll know. I… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
Girls like her, my grandfather once warned me, girls like her turn into women with eyes like bullet holes and mouths made… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
The most important thing for any con artist is never to think like a mark. Marks think they can get something for… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
You got a lot of ladies to get through. You’re still young. First love’s the sweetest, but it doesn’t last.” “Not ever?”… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
I thought I was getting better at this. I thought I was starting to make peace with being in love with a… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“What they don’t realize is this: Yes, they frighten me, but I have always been scared, since the day I got here. I was… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
When you don't know what you're searching for, you have to look absolutely everywhere. — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“Madoc makes a snorting sound, then turns to me. 'I am sure that Wren here wouldn't mind taking Lady Nore's castle and lands for… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“No, I won't help you. No I won't hear you explain why I should. It really is a magical word: no. You say whatever… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
Let her alone,' said the enkanto, 'or I will curse you blind, lame, and worse.' The old man laughed. 'I'm a curse breaker, fool.'… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“His wax-white skin was cool to the touch when she brushed his neck to find the knot of cloth. She'd never been this close… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
So what are you really wearing?" The words left her mouth before she could consider them. She winced. He didn't seem to mind; in… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“I grab a chair. "I don't mean to pry," I say, "but we're in a hospital. You sure you're fine?" She sighs heavily. "No… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
Kaye: You know what the sun looks like? Janet: No, What? Kaye: Like he slit his wrists in a bathtub and the blood is… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
