"These violent delights have violent ends. And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which, as they kiss, consume." (Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene VI), New Moon, p.0

"'Not unless you want to die—-or whatever it is that we do.'" Chapter 1, p.20

"Could a world really exist where ancient legends went wandering around the borders of tiny, insignificant towns, facing down mythical monsters?" Chapter 12, p. 294

"Death, that hath sucked the honey of they breath, hath had no power yet upon thy beauty." (from Romeo and Juliet) Chapter 20, p. 452

"Here in his arms, it was easy to fantasize that he wanted me." Chapter 22, p. 490

"The odds are always stacked against us. Mistake after mistake. I'll never criticize Romeo again." Chapter 23, p. 508

"Before you, Bella, my life was like a moonless night." Chapter 23, p. 514

"They fight. Paris falls." (from Romeo and Juliet) Epilogue, p. 552

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