Ah,” said Magnus. “Nerd love. It is a beautiful thing, while also being an object of mockery and hilarity for those of us who are more sophisticated.

Well, you know, your mom gets like this sometimes," Simon said. "Like when she breathes in or out.

Look, you can date whoever you want and I will totally support you. I am all about support. Support is my middle name.” “So that’s why you never told me your middle name. I figured it was something embarrassing.

Some are just born bad, and that's all there is to it.

For as is often the happenstance with that which is precious and lost, when you find him again, he may well not be quite as you left him.

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

You sound as if you don't mind what happens to it," said Tessa. "Won't you miss it here? This place has been your home." His fingers stroked her wrist lightly, making her shiver. "You are home for me now.