My hatred notwithstanding, I had to admit Dimitri Beli-whatever was pretty smart

I've heard that the soul often recognizes truth when it hears it, even if the mind does not.

Not true,” said Adrian. “All guys mean the same thing when they want to ‘get to know a girl better.’ You’re a wellbred young lady, so I understand why you’d be too innocent to understand. Good thing you’ve got me here to interpret.

You managed to get him a duster, but you couldn't find me a pair of jeans?

If you touch me, I said pleasantly, "I'll provide you with the ability to see if you can heal yourself. Then we'd see how bad ass you really are."

You will not! It's wrong." "What, kissing you, or kissing you in Pies and Stuff?

By the way, my name's Rose Hathaway. I'm seventeen years old, training to protect and kill vampires, in love with a completely unsuitable guy, and have a best friend whose weird magic could drive her crazy. Hey, no one said high school was easy.