“Gabriel's voice can reach me anywhere. Even in a hurricane.”

“I can almost see what Gabriel meant when he asked, 'What has the free world got that you can’t get here?'Almost.Freedom, Gabriel. That’s what you can’t get here.”

“She has the majesty of hurricanes and explosions.”

“So how long do you think it’ll be?” he says. “Before the next hurricane comes along to take you home.”“Can I tell you my biggest fear?” I say.“Yes. Tell me.”“That it will be a very windless four years.”

“Home?' I say. It's a word that can mean anywhere and nowhere.”

“I've loved you since the day I stole the atlas for you," Gabriel says, because he thinks I'm asleep.”

“I can hear my brother's voice in my head. Your problem is that you're too emotional.But how can I not be emotional, Rowan? How can I not care?”