It was good to know that when swords failed, simple girl tactics always worked - even on monsters.

“Why don't you study for me, too, so I don't have to?”

“I knew he was your boyfriend. Ellie Marie, I can't believe you lied to me, you …”

“The next morning, my head and every muscle in my body hurt as if I'd run a mara…”

“Um, hi," I said, drawling in my uneasiness. "Do you... need the trash can?" I f…”