“Her purse is like Mary Poppins's bag - it holds way more than should be possible.” — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
“From the necks up... well, whoever said two heads are better than one never met a hydra.” — Tera Lynn Childs Hydra Copy Share Image
“Authorities tend to frown on things they can't fit into a neat little box.” — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
“Because,' Quince says, leaning forward until I step back, 'he's a little boy who doesn't like other people playing with his toys.” — Tera Lynn Childs Quince Copy Share Image
“How do you expect to do that?",I asked,"Do you have some sort of get-out-of-Hades-free card?” — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
“Pleased to meet you," Tellin says, shaking me out of my reverie. "Lily told me much about you last weekend." "Funny." Quince… — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
“I've survived beach bunny cheerleaders, a sluthunting , ex-boyfriend, and five years of cross-country camp. I'm not afraid of some throwback to… — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
“We believe in you, Phoebe," Stella says. "You just have to believe in yourself." I roll my eyes behind the blindfold. As… — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
“What was that?" I ask as I blow through. "You were behind schedules," she says, panting but keeping pace next to me… — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
“The Library of Alexandria?" I ask. "Didn't that burn down?" Mrs Philipoulus scoffs. "Damn fool Hypatia. Athena tried to convince her to… — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
“He winks at me. Then, before Calliope can cheer my statement, or tell him to go, he says, "Lily has no sense… — Tera Lynn Childs Lily Copy Share Image
“Quince...why didn't you ever tell her? This girl you love. Why didn't you tell her how you feel?"..."Because"- his voice is heavy… — Tera Lynn Childs Love Copy Share Image
“To the untrained (human) eye, Thalassinia looks like an expanse of coral reefs and volcanic formations. There are no straight lines or… — Tera Lynn Childs Geometric shapes Copy Share Image
Admit it, He insists. I was right. No. I sniff. You were wrong. sniff. I'm just crying-sniff- cause I'm so happy. My… — Tera Lynn Childs Breaking point Copy Share Image
“His hand cups the back of my neck, and before I can think, he dips down and our mouths meet. For a… — Tera Lynn Childs Funny Copy Share Image
“ NO SHORTS or SANDAL!! This for your own protection. Tomorrow's boot camp will be something SPECIAL! Meet in front of the… — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
“You're watching me, princess." His soft lips spread into an appreciative smile. "People might get the wrong idea." "What, that I actually… — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
“I lean across his body and lift his hand for inspection. As i run my fingertips over his broken skin, careful not… — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
“How do you always know just what to say?" I ask. His laugh rumbles through me. "Practice, I guess." I pull back… — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
“Oh, Lily," He says shaking his head. "I know about love. About wanting and dreaming and wishing with every part of your… — Tera Lynn Childs Love Copy Share Image
“I did it," I gasp, still reeling from the thrill and the fear. "I really-" Quince's mouth is on mine in an… — Tera Lynn Childs Adventure Copy Share Image
“Hello?" "You should check the curtains before you take a bath, princess,"a deep, mocking voice says. "Wha-" I half scream, half yelp… — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
“Kevlar wrist cuffs in place, smoke bombs in left cargo pocket, zip ties in the right, and my handy-dandy, military-grade, metal detector-defying,… — Tera Lynn Childs Kickass-heroine Copy Share Image
“Quince leans in over the map, studying, and I think he’s going to ask me something about the kingdoms or my plan… — Tera Lynn Childs Consequence Copy Share Image
“You’ll get over being mad at me.” “Not likely.” Step, step, step— “I promise not to gloat about it when you do.”… — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
“I know about love. I know about wanting and dreaming and wishing with every piece of your soul. I know enough to… — Tera Lynn Childs Love Copy Share Image
“Quince reaches me, and instead of wrapping me in a hug like I expect, he reaches for my hair. I try to… — Tera Lynn Childs Copy Share Image
