"Gran, did you ever feel so angry you could see the blood inside your eyes?" Chapter 2, p. 15

"That kind of anger's not good for you." Chapter 2, p. 15

"Let it go, Nyle. Come on down and eat something." Chapter 2, p. 15

"At least he hadn't died here." Chapter 2, p. 17

"...But sometimes you have to do things you'd rather not." Chapter 2, p. 18

"Well, I'm not making friends with a dead boy." Chapter 2, p. 18

"'Look,' Gran said, 'it's good to be with people, Nyle, even if they aren't going to be around for long. Especially if they're not going to be around for long. Makes being here on this earth worthwhile."' Chapter 2, p. 19

"I had a dog." Chapter 3, p. 23

"I don't know. I just don't want them near me." Chapter 4, p. 27

"'His father spoke too,' she said, gripping my arm. 'Once. And then he died."' Chapter 7, p. 46

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