“He doesn't bring many girls round unless they're part of a job - but also 'cause his smell can sometimes kill kittens.”

“He's so busy looking inside people to find the good that he misses the knife they're holding in their hand.”

“Owain crossed his arms over his chest. "I've gone straight. Only good, clean jobs for me now.""So, in other words," North said, "you're living in poverty?”

“No part of you is dark or ugly,' I said sharply, squeezing his hand. 'Not to me, not ever. Do you understand?”

“He's just like a stallion. Wild and kicking on the outside, but a heart soft as satin on the inside. Just waiting for the right girl to break him in.”

“Cause, frankly, the way I see it, you and me? Inevitable.”

“When a girl cries, few things are more worthless than a boy.”