She studied him for a few more seconds. “You look too pretty to be useful.” I gasped in spite of myself. Adrian chuckled and shook her hand. “Truer words were never spoken,” he said.

And I thought the whole point of my education was that violence IS the answer.

But each time you use spirit, you're more likely to go crazy.” “Already crazy about you, Sage.

Once you cross into the next loyal kingdom, however... be warned. You may not find such a warm reception. The Mimosa Land and its residents are not nearly so accommodating." This was warm and accommodating? That didn't bode well for the next kingdom. I also found it sad that a place called the Mimosa Land was unfriendly. It sounded like a party waiting to happen.

Have you ever wanted to put on a Santa suit?" "I have always wanted to do that," said Carter gravely.

Maybe I was in love, but I was still me, after all.

You need me? You yell. You want to leave? We go. I'll get you out of here, no matter what.