I was thinking about the first time I ever saw you and how after that I couldn't forget you. I wanted to, but I couldn't stop myself.

Words have the power to change us.

She hated that will had this effect on her. Hated it. She knew better. She knew what he thought of her. That she was worth nothing. And still a look from him could make her tremble with mingled hatred and longing. It was like poison in her blood, to which Jem was the only antidote.

Church was doing what he often did when dropped - lying on his back with all four legs in the air, pretending to be dead in order to induce guilt in his owners.

I've never seen anyone get so excited over books before. You'd think they were diamonds.

Your place is with me. It always will be. -Jem Carstairs

Sebastian never does anything just for fun.” Jace took Clary’s hand and pulled her toward him. “But I do.