I wanted to know how humans came up with a view of the world that had so little magic in it. I needed to understand how they convinced themselves that magic wasn’t important.

In this room we understand why this war might be fought...it's about our common belief that no one has the right to tell two creatures that they cannot love each other--no matter what their species.

there’s nothing more powerful than human fear—not magic, not vampire strength. Nothing.

The plain truth is that the period I study is the 16th century, and they were absolutely obsessed with witches and spiritual beings.

All that children need is love, a grown-up to take responsibility for them, and a soft place to land.

Are you smelling me?” After yesterday I suspected that my body was giving him all kinds of information I didn't want him to have. “Don't tempt me,” he murmured.

Yes, I see that you are behaving like a prince but that doesn't mean you won't behave like a devil at the first opportunity.