Alanna didn't approve of lying, but in a pinch a lie was sometimes better than the truth.

Shouldn't you know what love's like, before you begin renouncin' it" George Cooper

"I'm sorry," she said humbly. "I haven't wanted to lie to you." "I should hope so. You're the worst liar I've ever met." He thought about it for a moment, then added, " - or the best. Now I'm all confused.

When it was her own doing, she was always tempted to skip a day, or just glance down, then get back to the ground. Kel had to force herself to keep her vow.

We live in a dark time. Books are as dark as what is available to teenagers through the media every day.

I distrust any advice that contains the words 'ought' or 'should'.

He has artistry," he repeated. "Because that's what it takes to blow things up. And cook his arm.