She finally tore her gaze away and ran down the stairs like the devil was after her.”
-- Narrator (chapter 1 paragraph 290)

Importance: The quotes demonstrates Fran's need to escape and how this is her only opportunity to get away without being lured to stay.

When people disappear, there’s always the chance that you’ll see them again.”
-- Narrator (chapter 2 paragraph 83)

Importance: The quote shows how people are haunted by their past, just as Meggie is by the Demon Lover.

I’ve met you before. Well, not you, the previous you. Yous. You never last. We never last. She moves on. You disappear.’”
-- Demon Lover (chapter 2 paragraph 214)

Importance: The quote illustrates how people are reminded of past relationships in new relationships as they come to terms with what they are looking for.

Everything I ever told you about myself is more or less a lie. But you don’t know that yet.”
-- Billie (chapter 3 paragraph 2)

Importance: The quote allows the reader to understand that Billie is both truthful...