If You don't give readers what they want, they'll be mad at you. If you give them what they do want, they'll be even more mad at you.

Is this the part where you say if I hurt her, you'll kill me?" "No" Simon said, "If you hurt Clary she's quite capable of killing you herself. Possibly with a variety of weapons.

Something in him was broken, and through that break spilled a blind cruelty, a need to hurt and to push away

There is that. I might have better luck telling him I’m in love with him. Jace thinks everyone’s in love with him anyway.” “But I,” said Clary, “actually am.

There were some memories, though, that never faded.

I may be a killer," Jace said, "but I know what I am. Can you say the same?

I have a feeling you're right, Sherwin.' 'Simon. My name is Simon.