I think," Jace said, "that you don't want to tell your secrets, so you decided to break up with Alec because...

You might want to lie down," Magnus advised. "I find that it helps when the crushing sense of horrible realization sets in.

To be beautiful you had to be willowy and tall. When you were as short as Clary was, just over five feet, you were cute. Not pretty or beautiful, but cute.

Not all that is mortal is useless.

Why did he kiss you?" she said.

Tea. I find that both settles the stomach and concentrates the mind. Wonderful drink, tea.

He landed on his back amid a tangled pile of clothes. "Isabelle," Simon protested weakly, "do you really think this is going to make you feel any better?" "Trust me," Isabelle said, placing a hand on his chest, just over his unbeating heart. "I feel better already.