I do usually stay in the fantasy/sci-fi range, I suppose, but it has many, many subgenres that I'd love to continue exploring.

Something clenched in my chest, and for a moment, the whole world narrowed down to the green of his eyes.

We can't do this without you," I managed at last. "Everyone talks about my powers, but you're the badass here.

Hey, if you'd wanted to avoid 'this,' you shouldn't have lured me last night. Now it's too late. You might as well avoid the long, drawn-out pain and get it over with quickly. Sort of like taking off a Band-Aid. Or cutting off a limb." "Wow, who says there's no romance left in the world?

Hope implies that you think you have a chance at something.

Rose only hangs out with guys and psychopaths," said Mia. "Well," he said cheerfully, "since I'm both a psychopath and a guy, that would explain why we're such good friends.

Even Christian—the poster child for "smartass"—looked grim.