But that was Isabelle — if there was a boy around and blame that needed to be pinned on someone, Isabelle would pin it on him

The Chairman likes you.” “Is that good?” “I never date anyone my cat doesn’t like,” Magnus said easily, and stood up.

I like in books when we start the book and you really don't know how it's going to turn out.

She had loved him for such a long time, she thought. How was it that she did now know him at all?

Raphael snapped, "This isn't funny." "That's why no one's laughing." Jace stood, hauling Raphael upright, jamming the tip of his knife between Raphael's shoulder blades.

Patience, grasshopper," said Maia. "Good things come to those who wait." "I always thought that was 'Good things come to those who do the wave,'" said Simon. "No wonder I've been so confused all my life.

One thing you'll learn as you get older, Simon, is that when people tell you something unpleasant about themselves, it's usually true.