“I moved here from California about a year ago, because I heard such great things about the fudge.” — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“You’re very powerful, Clara,” Dad says. “Even for a Triplare, you’re remarkable. Your connection is strong and steady.” — Cynthia Hand Father Copy Share Image
“I think he seriously believes that deflowering an angel could mean an eternity in fiery hell.” — Cynthia Hand Angel Copy Share Image
“I should have fought for you, Clara, even if I would have had to fight you to fight for you. I should… — Cynthia Hand Fight Copy Share Image
“Anything’s possible, I suppose. It’s a wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret… — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“Tucker strokes my hair. There's something so tender about the gesture. It might as well have been him whispering I love you .” — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“I can't stop thinking about how much better she'd be for him than I am. But I also kind of want to… — Cynthia Hand Clara-gardner Copy Share Image
“Girl, you have a knack for drawing trouble,” Billy says, clapping an affectionate hand on my shoulder.” — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“Okay,” I say again. It seems that I’ve been reduced to single syllables by a single touch. Maybe Angela’s right. Maybe the… — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“As if the daytime wasn't bad enough, I dream about him. Every night for three nights in a row. I can't get… — Cynthia Hand Dream Copy Share Image
“He doesn't know where he is. He thinks this is his normal life. I don't have time to ruminate about how depressing… — Cynthia Hand Brother Copy Share Image
“Tucker: "Today we ran into a mama grizzly with two cubs at the ridge off Colter Bay and Clara sang to it… — Cynthia Hand Clara-gardner Copy Share Image
“We could go back to the way things were before, him accusing me of stuff and me pretending like I don’t have… — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“I don’t love or hate humans. I respect them. They shape themselves, in a way that we angels do not. They tell… — Cynthia Hand Angels Copy Share Image
“Hi there," Tucker says brightly, like we're bumping into each other on the street. "Uh, hi." "Nice night for stalking," he observes.… — Cynthia Hand Stalking Copy Share Image
“The backcountry signs say stuff like BEYOND THIS POINT IS A HIGH RISK AREA, WHICH HAS MANY HAZARDS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED… — Cynthia Hand Choose life Copy Share Image
“Go with polar bears, I say to myself. Polar bears at the North Pole. Baby polar bears scooting along after their mothers… — Cynthia Hand North pole Copy Share Image
“I'll never forget the way he tastes. It's not anything I can describe, a little sweet and a whole lot of spice,… — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“I don't have to do this alone. If I had my gratitude journal on me now, that's what I would write.” — Cynthia Hand Gratitude Copy Share Image
Have you ever been to a place you're supposed to love, but all you can think about is home? — Cynthia Hand Home Copy Share Image
“When I was a kid my mom used to tell me that if i have sex before i was married, my... junk… — Cynthia Hand Humor Copy Share Image
So often we only do what we think is expected of us, when we are capable of so much more. — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“There it is," says Christian, looking at me with something like admiration. "There what is?" "The smile. You always smile when you… — Cynthia Hand Admiration Copy Share Image
“You figure out those things that give your life meaning, and you hold onto them. You try to stop worrying about the… — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“I didn't figure things out, either, you know. So if you'e an idiot, I guess that makes two of us." He seems… — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“Ava's not my date. I came stag." "Stag. You. Why?" "So my date wouldn't get offended when I wanted to dance with… — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“I love you," he murmurs. "Can you feel that? You. Not some destiny I think I'm called to. You. I'm with you.… — Cynthia Hand Christian Copy Share Image
“Where's your dad?" "Gone. Where does he go, anyway?" "He probably has work to do." "Yeah, gotta go burn a bush for… — Cynthia Hand Moses Copy Share Image
“So I'm in love. That crazy, forget to eat, float around in a daze, talk on the phone all night and bounce… — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“Clara: "I won't hurt you." Be not afraid. His eyes flashed with anger like i've come right out and called him chicken.” — Cynthia Hand Anger Copy Share Image
“I try to smile, but my heart’s breaking all over again. Because I know that I can’t stay here.” — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“She shrugs."Men" "Men." "If we can send one man to the moon, why can't we send them all there?” — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“I don’t particularly want Kay to be a good person. I’m perfectly comfortable thinking about her as the wicked witch” — Cynthia Hand Copy Share Image
“Silver Avalanche coming up the driveway," calls Jeffrey from upstairs. "What are you, security?" I call back.” — Cynthia Hand Banter Copy Share Image
“My hair is my best feature, long and wavy, bright gold with a hint of red, trailing behind me wherever I go… — Cynthia Hand Hair Copy Share Image
“I have a sense that no matter what, no matter what darkness lies ahead, there is nothing that can overcome this power.” — Cynthia Hand Darkness Copy Share Image
“I didn't ever think you were a freak. I think...I thought you were magic or something. I thought that you were too… — Cynthia Hand Angel-paranormal-romance Copy Share Image
“You and I have a connection that nothing, not on heaven or earth, or even hell, could ever break. If you want… — Cynthia Hand Angel Copy Share Image
“How do you go on living like normal when you know that something bad’s going to happen?” — Cynthia Hand Life Copy Share Image
“I rest my head on his shoulder and close my eyes, which keeps the business part of my brain temporarily disabled.” — Cynthia Hand Business Copy Share Image
