One must always be careful of books," said Tessa, "and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.

From the first time I saw you, I've belonged to you completely. I still do. If you want me. -Jace

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

She had fallen asleep with her head on his arm, the clockwork angel, still around her throat, resting against his shoulder just to the left of his collarbone. As she moved away, the clockwork angel slipped free and she saw to her surprise that where it had lain against his skin it had left a mark behind, no bigger than a shilling, in the shape of a pale white star.

You promise me, he said. That you love him. Enough to marry him and make him happy.

How could you be heartbroken and happy at the same time?

Wait a second," Clary said. "I never understand why people say that," Luke said, to no one in particular. "I wasn't going anywhere.