Quotes from Suzanne Young

What we need is for good people to stand up against bad people—simple really. But in this society, they never put the burden on men to be the good people in this scenario.

He was surrounded by love, and he used that power to create.

Wouldn't you want to know so that you don't make the same mistakes again?' Realm laughs, sounding bitter. 'That's the great thing, James Murphy. Some mistakes are destined to repeat themselves.

But we all know that things change. Whether we want them to or not.

Things are not exactly going to plan.

Thought you said this was just dinner?" Abe opens the glass door and holds it for me. As I pass by him, he lowers his head so that his voice is close to my ear. "It's never just dinner.

Is it wrong that I'm wishing for congestive heart failure now?" he asks through the food.

Although it's always nice to make new friends." "Who are mutually attracted?" "That's a bonus.

How did my relatively inexperienced dating life suddenly become so complicated?

Other than the fact that I'm entirely sick of Mexican food, Abe might be in there. And he might accidentally-on-purpose drop a plate of enchiladas into Harlin's lap if we're together.

What can I say? You bring out the devil in me." "That's not a comforting thing to tell a pastor's daughter,

That was a nice save," Harlin says, sounding amused. "So detailed. Like a nurse." "Shut up, Harlin," I say, trying not to smile. "I didn't hear you offer anything better." "You sure you didn't want to tell him we were playing doctor? That might have sounded more believable.

Because, worst of all, I remember every second of what it was like to lose my life.

To fall in love with him even though I was right here?" "You're not really my type, Abe," I say. "I'm too handsome?" He grins. "Too evil.

How many times would you do it, you think? How many times would you sacrifice yourself for good?" "Every time," I answer automatically.

I realize then that I'm filled with memories, both mine and Charlotte's. It's like I've lived one full life and not two separate ones.

Your time for crossing is over. Now you must help Harlin find the Forgotten and lead them to their destinies. And, of course, extinguish the Shadows where you can.

Well then, Elise," Marceline says, using my name for the first time since I've known her. "I guess it's time for you to wake up.

There is still so much I want to know, want to ask. But before I can say anything else, the world stops. There's silence around me. I wait a beat, and when I finally sit up, I find Harlin waiting for me—ready to start again.

In the movies there are always these poignant moments when people work out their misunderstandings, their miscommunications. But that's not real life. In real life it's hard to tell someone you don't love them anymore. It's harder to tell your father you don't know how to live another day. My grief has stolen my voice" -Audrey

THE AIR IN THE ROOM TASTES STERILE. THE LINGERING scent of bleach is mixing with the fresh white paint on the walls, and I wish my teacher would open the window to let in a breeze. But we're on the third floor so the pane is sealed shut—just in case anyone gets the urge to jump. I

Harlin smiles softly and steps up, wrapping his arms around me as he brings his lips to my ear. I close my eyes. "I hate every second I'm away from you," he says. "Don't ever doubt that." And then he kisses me.

It's funny how seeing another person hurt can break you down faster than your own emotions.

Like my soul is wearing thin.