I am sorry," Will said. "No," Jem said... "Don't be ordinary like that. Don't say you're sorry.

And indeed it was, the arrow still protruding from its wet, grayish skin, humping its body along with incredible speed. A flick of its tail caught the edge of a statue, sending it flying into the dry ornamental pool, where it shattered into dust. “By the Angel, it just crushed Sophocles,” noted Will. “Has no one respect for the classics these days?

Oh, good. You're starting to talk about yourself in the third person. That's not a sign of impending megalomania or anything.

Tell you what.' Alec reached for a second seraph blade. 'We live through this, and I promise I'll introduce you to my whole family.' Magnus raised his hands, his fingers shining with individual azure flames. They lit his grin with a fiery blue glow. 'It's a deal.

Here's a hot tip: Most girls don't like being stalked.

People who know and love the same books as you, have the road map to your soul.

I shall see you on Blackfriars Bridge, Tessa.