My life was going to flash before my eyes, but it decided to hide behind my eyes and quake with terror instead.

— Sarah Rees Brennan

Nick spoke for the first time. "Can I go to the nurse's office too?" Ms. Hopewell looked at him, It obviously took her only one look to decide. "No."" I'm traumatized too," Nick claimed, his voice completely flat." He's a delicate flower," Alan said under his breath.

— Sarah Rees Brennan

Not really a party until someone brings the surprise zombies.

— Sarah Rees Brennan

Oh, Alan Yves," she said. "You're such a fantastic liar. You are the smoothest con man of them all.

— Sarah Rees Brennan

Oh no, Nick" Jaime said in tones of supremely unconvincing shock, "how could you? When my back was turned for one movement. And my food was so delicious.

— Sarah Rees Brennan

Oh," she said, in a very different way. "Well. Thanks for my part in the compliment. Naturally I'd love to be watched and controlled, but I think I may be washing my hair that day.

— Sarah Rees Brennan

Oh, you need Alan to betray Nick, and then you'll steal Nick's powers and kill them both," said Mae. "Great idea. Hey, can I come? I'll bring a picnic lunch if you promise not to let blood get on the sandwiches.

— Sarah Rees Brennan

Okay, can you pass yourself off as a magician and gain Gerald's trust and pass us information about Celeste's plans and save all the magicians who want to be saved? Jaime asked. "Because if so awesome. I shall stay here and eat pie.

— Sarah Rees Brennan

Personally, I'd prefer a guy who wants to see my boobs.

— Sarah Rees Brennan

Ready?" Jaime echoed. "Yes, yes, I am ready. I am ready to drink a lot of liquids and lie on the sofa moaning faintly all day long. That is what I am ready for. I cannot engage in physical activity of any sort or my head will fall right off. Is that what you want Nick? Because if so, I find that hurtful.

— Sarah Rees Brennan