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“Isabelle!" Simon called. "Stop throwing clothes at me! Just because you're a Shadowhunter and I'm a vampire doesn't mean we can never happen. Our love is forbidden like the love of a shark and a - and a shark hunter. But that's what makes it special." "Oh?" Isabelle snapped. "Which one of us is…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““Isabelle!" Simon called. "Stop throwing clothes at me! Just because you're a Shadowhunter and I'm a vampire doesn't mean we can never happen. Our love is forbidden like the love of a shark and a - and a shark hunter. But that's what makes it special." "Oh?" Isabelle snapped. "Which one of us is the shark, Simon? Which one of us is the shark?””

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About This Quote

Source Book: Clockwork Princess, The Mortal Instruments series, 2010

A forbidden romance between a Shadowhunter and a vampire highlights the tension and allure of impossible love.

In simple terms: Love between enemies feels especially intense.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the challenge of unlikely love.

Themes

forbidden love conflict identity choice

Mood

passionate conflicted hopeful

Type

narrative dialogue

When to use this quote

  • family drama
  • fantasy romance
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

supernatural romance social taboo character dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks are you willing to take for love?
  • How does labeling a love as 'forbidden' affect its intensity?
A Different Perspective

Societal expectations may prevent such unions.

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