“That’s why Ronnie was Sissy’s best friend. She hated all the right people.”

“I don’t hate you, you idiot. I’m in love with you. That’s why I’m panicking!” She marched to the door and yelled, “And our children will not be freaks!”“Except their mother already is,” her father yelled back.”

“She never discussed her past in detail, but a few tidbits she’d dropped here and there over the last few months they’d all been hanging together convinced Ronnie and Sissy that the woman hadn’t merely lived on the wild side, but instead owned prime real estate there.”

“Gee. What’s that puddle at Nik’s feet? Why, that’s Angie Santiago. She used to be an ice princess now she’s just a sopping mess.”

“Gwen hates me,” she reminded him.“Don’t be narcissistic. She hates everyone.”

“I know she's weird. Her friends know she's weird. And we all accept it because she's weird, but also amazing.”

“She pushes you because she wants you to be the best.” “The best at what? Matricide?”