“Present company excluded, this looked to be the most pleasant detention ever experienced by mankind. Further proof that librarians should run the world-or a least be in charge of detention at Bathory High.”

“Lesson #456 of high school life: Never, EVER trust an alarm clock.”

“The worst pain in the world goes beyond the physical. Even further beyond any other emotional pain one can feel. It is the betrayal of a friend.”

“She raised a sharp eyebrow at him. "Vlad, no offense, but look at you. If you're not a vampire, you're clearly the most anemic goth I've ever seen."... "We believed you. Because that's what friends do."pg267 October to Vlad”

“They'll torture you for months before killing you if you run" Otis shrugged, as if this was an everyday occurrence.”

“It never gets easier, missing you. And sometimes I wonder if it ever will.”

“this is the best year ever because i am reading the chronicles of vladimir tod”