“Reading about Bordertown was the first time I saw people like me in speculative fiction. Messed-up kids, making messsed-up choices. I couldn't… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“Once upon a time, there was a girl named Taryn and she had a faerie lover who came to her at night.… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
The funny thing about good people—people like Daneca—is that they really honestly don’t get the impulse toward evil. They have an incredibly… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“You're in a prickly mood,' he tells me. As though I am not all-over briars at all times.” — Holly Black Copy Share Image
Okay. how about that time when you smoked all that weed that you thought was laced with something? You fell into the… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“The next time you want to make a point,' Jude says, 'I beg you not to make it so dramatically.' His shoulder… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
It’s just that you go so crazy being alone like that. Sometimes he’d forget my water or food and I’d cry and… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“Looking past Lucien and Elisabet, Tana finally saw Aidan. He was underdressed, slouching against a wall in a black silk shirt over… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
I would remain nearer you for what time there is." "Gone in one faerie sigh," she quoted. Leather-clad fingers brushed over her… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“Once upon a time there was a little girl, and she told a lie to her friend’s brother so that her friend’s… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
It makes you a different person, to not have a past. It eats away at who you are, until what’s left is… — 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
At the end of a criminal’s life, it’s always the small mistake, the coincidence, the lark. The time we got too comfortable,… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
You sure you want to cross me?" In that moment she's her father's daughter. — Holly Black Copy Share Image
The moment she was cursed, I lost her. Once it wears off- soon- she will be embarrassed to remember things that she… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“The hardest thing- the impossible thing- is to get past the memory of Cardan telling me he loved me. He said those… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“Cardan was not an easy child to love, and he's only grown worse with time. He would scream to be held, and… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“When we fall that first time, we’re not really in love with the girl. We’re in love with being in love. We’ve… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
Tana. In all my long life, though there were many times I prayed for it, no one has ever saved me. No… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
I can’t help feeling a little bit competitive and a little bit disappointed in myself that I’m already so far behind. After… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
Isn't every hero aware of all the terrible reason they did those good deeds?" Aware of every mistake they ever made and… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
I’m Lila, and yes, he’s crazy. But you must have noticed that before now. He was crazy back when I knew him,… — 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
