It was so rare to find someone who was both so young and so wise, both so fresh and so jaded.

Every decent con man knows that the simplest truth is more powerful than even the most elaborate lie.

Your test had cheese meteor questions?" - Bex to Liz.

The older generation sat looking at the younger, and Kat wondered exactly when and how the baton had been passed. She wanted to know if it was too late to give it back.

What are you looking at? Hale asked. Why are you smiling? I worry when you smile.

Time, the greatest thief of all.

Look at the way the walls curve,' Macey said, her gaze panning around the strangely shaped room. 'it's almost like...' 'The library,' Liz said, and immediately I knew that she was right. It was exactly like the library at the Gallagher Academy, from the position of the fireplace to the tall windows that overlooked the grounds. 'How do you know?' Zach asked. Liz looked totally insulted. 'Because...uh...library.' 'Okay.' Zach threw up his hands. 'Point taken.