"I wanted to believe that Mal and I would always be friends, but I had to face the fact that we were on different paths" (Chapter 1, p. 26).

"After a moment, I realized I was just gawking at myself in the mirror and had to smile. For a girl who hated looking at herself, I was at risk of becoming vain" (Chapter 7, p. 116).

"'There is something more powerful than any army. Something strong enough to topple kings, and even Darklings. Do you know what that thing is?'.... 'Faith,' he breathed, his black eyes wild. "Faith'" (Chapter 11, p. 161).

"Zoya was awful, but she was also right. I didn't belong in this beautiful world, and if I didn't find a way to use my power, I never would" (Chapter 11, p. 165).

"Of course not. And there's nothing wrong with being a lizard either. Unless you were born to be a...