Quotes by Sarah Rees Brennan

I am in full possession of the amazing power of being sarcastic.

Real life is sometimes boring, rarely conclusive and boy, does the dialogue need work.

I dont trust men everybody likes. Being nice isnt the same as being good.

Magnus remembered a town in Peru whose Quechua name meant “quiet place.” He recalled even more vividly being obscenely drunk and unhappy over his heartbreak of that time, and the maudlin thoughts that had recurred to him over the years, like an unwanted guest slipping in through his doors: that there was no peace for such as he, no quiet place, and there never would be.Except he found himself remembering lying in bed with Alec—all of their clothes on, lounging on the bed on a lazy afternoon, Alec laughing, head thrown back, the marks Magnus had left on his throat very plain to see.

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

Fears useless. Either something bad happens or it doesnt: If it doesnt, youve wasted time being afraid, and if it does, youve wasted time that you could have spent sharpening your weapons.

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

Foul! yelled Jamie, who seemed extremely happy not to be the one facing a blade. Distracting technique! Put your shirt back on right now.

I cook better than you, Nick corrected absently. I think monkeys can probably be taught to cook better than you.Id like to have a monkey that cooked for me, said Jamie. I would pay him in bananas. His name would be Alphonse.I agree, that would be awesome. Mae said. People would come for dinner just to see the monkey chef.Youre raving, Nick said, defrosting chicken in the microwave. Mae was a bit impressed with how he seemed to look at the appliance and instantly comprehend its mysteries, when shed been heating up ready-made meals for years by a method of pressing random buttons and hoping. I know thats the only way Jamie communicates with people, but I expected better of you, Mavis.Were cutting out the whole Mavis thing right now, Nick, Mae said warningly.How many bananas would be good payment for a monkey? Jamie wanted to know. I would want to pay Alphonse a fair wage.

They walked to school, talking about how much they were longing for the summer holidays.Oh, I am planning things, said Jamie. Great, great things. I could join a band.You gave up the guitar after two lessons.Well, he said, I could be a backup dancer.Backup dancers have to wear belly shirts and glitter, said Mae. So obviously, I support this plan.

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

I saw you put rice in a toaster once, said Mae. I was there when made the tin of beans explode.It was faulty, Jamie protested, his eyes shifty. I am sure of this.

I realise people exist who dont read. But its like I knew there were people who didnt breathe or eat: I cant imagine a life like that.

Sometimes I feel better around you. I kind of like your face -Nick

Sometimes I want to be human for you.

In two words, said Alan quietly, there is nothing I love half as much as you.

She hesitated, wiping her hands off on her apron. “I’m not sure if I’ll be here when you get back. This place is a little—it’s a little much for me.”She didn’t have to tell him how it was. He had lived here for years, in a house that wanted to be silent until the silence was broken by a certain step and a certain voice, in a house holding its breath for someone’s return. If anyone held their breath long enough, they were dead.

Well, speaking as a feminist, Im glad that women can lead--uh, groups of unspeakable magical evil.Yes, Alan said gravely. Itd be shoking if the evil magicians were sexist. For one thing, that would mean they were stupid, and having stupid enemies would be a terrible blow to my manly pride.

Friends dont menace friends with giant terrifying swords, okay?

Sometmes when you pull knives on people, they get this impression that youre going to hurt them, and then theyre completely terrified. Crazy, I know!Okay, said Nick. He turned to Jamie & popped his left wrist sheath again. Look.Jamie backed up. Which part of completely terrified did you translate as show us your knives, Nick? Dont show me your knives, Nick. I have no interest in your knives.Nick rolled his eyes. This is a quillon dagger. Thats a knife with a sword handle. I like it because it has a good grip for stabbing.Why do you say these things? Jamie inquired piteously. Is it to make me sad?I didnt have you cornered, Nick went on. You couldve run. And this dagger doesnt have an even weight distribution; its absolute rubbish for throwing. If I had any intention of hurting you, Id have used a knife I could throw.Jamie blinked. I will remember those words always. I may try to forget them, but I sense that I wont be able to.