We live in a dark time. Books are as dark as what is available to teenagers through the media every day.
Tamora PierceYou have an audience that is fairly well grounded in the real world. You serve them and yourself best by making everything as real as possible.
Tamora PierceHe doesn't need my help coming up with pranks. He's got too many ideas of his own. - Daja referring to Briar in their first year at Discipline cottage
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