Only mundanes say they're sorry when what they mean is "I share your grief,"' Jace observed.

You know how the bonds of family are, my lady... They cling as tightly as vines. And sometimes, like vines, they cling tightly enough to kill.

Watching Jace hug Isabelle, she tried to school her features into a happy and loving expression. "Are you all right?" Simon asked, with some concern. "Your eyes are crossing.

Being sixteen forever sounded good until you really thought about it. Then it didn't seem like such a great prospect.

Normal people dont generally find their homes ransacked by demons.

Most human subjugates are young,” said Will. “Vampires like to acquire their subjugates when they’re youthful—prettier to look at, and less chance of diseased blood. And they’ll live a bit longer, though not much.” He looked pleased with himself. “Most of the rest of the Enclave wouldn’t be able to pass convincingly as a handsome young human subjugate—” “Because the rest of us all are hideous, are we?” Jem inquired, looking amused.

It’s like a cotillion, this partners business, except with killing.” “So, exactly like a cotillion,” said Simon.