Rachel Hawkins Quotes

Mom always liked to say that we hardly ever know the decisions we make that change our lives, mostly because they are little ones. You took this bus instead of that one and ended up meeting your soul mate, that kind of thing. But there was no doubt in my mind that this was one of those life-changing moments.

~ Rachel Hawkins

But this room looked like it had been decorated by the unholy lovechild of Barbie and Strawberry Shortcake.

~ Rachel Hawkins

When someone tells you somebody’s been murdered, laughing is probably not the best response. You know, for future reference.But laughing is exactly what I did.

~ Rachel Hawkins

I don't know what I was expecting a vampire's room to look like. Maybe lots of black, a bunch of books by Camus... oh, and a sensitive portrait of the only human the vamp ever loved, who had no doubt died of something beautiful and tragic, thus dooming the vamp to an eternity of moping and sighing dramatically.What can I say? I read a lot of books.

~ Rachel Hawkins

Um...Mercer? Haven't seen you in nearly a month. I was expecting something like, 'Oh Cross, love of my heart, fire of my loins, how I've longed--

~ Rachel Hawkins

No. Don't distract me with your sexy talk.

~ Rachel Hawkins

You know, I can see more than just the future or the past.Really? I asked, paging through through the papers in the file. Can you also see the present? Because I can do that, too. Like, right now, I sense that I'm in a messy room with a total toolbox.

~ Rachel Hawkins

The hand on my hair moved to my back, and I realized someone was singing softly. The voice was familiar, and something about it made my chest ache. Well, that was to be expected. Angels' songs would be awfully poignant. 'I was working as a waitress in a cocktail bar, when I met you...' the voice crooned. I frowned. Was that really an appropriate song for the Heavenly Host to be--

~ Rachel Hawkins

I would actually write books totally full of nothing BUT kissing scenes, but apparently people like books to have, like, plots or whatever.

~ Rachel Hawkins

It just seems like overkill when you already have a dagger and I have superpowerful magic at my disposal.”“‘Superpowerful?’”He stood up, a gold chain dangling from his fingers. “Let me remind you of two words, Mercer: Bad. Dog.

~ Rachel Hawkins

Jackass, jackass on the wall, where's the info on Hex Hall?

~ Rachel Hawkins

I picked up the nearest weapon I could lay my hands on: a stapler. I lifted it, going for “menacing.” I admit it lacked a certain elegance, but hey. It was worth a shot. David placed his hand on my arm and pushed it back down.“What?”“Just . . . that’s embarrassing for all of us,” he replied.

~ Rachel Hawkins

So hologram means-- I finally said.It means non-corporeal, yeah. Which sucks seeing as how there are a lot of very corporeal things I'd like to do with you right now.

~ Rachel Hawkins

No, but as a vampire, I'm able to detect subtle shifts in emotional energy.

~ Rachel Hawkins

Whoa, I'm your girlfriend now? Archer shrugged. We've tried to kill each other, fought ghouls, and kissed a lot. I'm pretty sure we're married in some cultures.

~ Rachel Hawkins

It's always going to get better someday. Sometime in the future, things won't be so crazy.

~ Rachel Hawkins

It sucks that we miss people like that. You think you've accepted that someone is out of your life, that you've grieved and it's over, and then bam. One little thing, and you feel like you've lost that person all over again.

~ Rachel Hawkins

It was such a relief to be able to sob and have someone know all the reasons why.

~ Rachel Hawkins

I'm not sure whether you're confident or delusional, but thanks anyway.

~ Rachel Hawkins

The spell...curled around...like smoke before settling in.Sophie: Okay, do you guys feel protected?Archer: Yes. Also a little violated, but that's neither here nor there.

~ Rachel Hawkins

face touchage lame-sauce Sulky McSulkerton

~ Rachel Hawkins

Cross.”His head popped up a few shelves over. “What?”“Check out the magic crap.”He shot me a look. “Oh, is that what we’re supposed to be doing? Because I’ve just been drawing hearts and our initials in the dirt.” Sophie + Archer

~ Rachel Hawkins

I’m not thrilled. And I totally reserve the right to angst over all this later. But honestly, Mom? Right now, I’m so happy to see you that I wouldn’t care if you’re secretly a ninja sent from the future to destroy kittens and rainbows.

~ Rachel Hawkins

It’ll make you feel better.” By making me dead?” I asked. “I mean, I’m sure that would make my headache go away, but that’s a heck of a side effect.

~ Rachel Hawkins

Mom smiled and brushed my hair away from my face. “You can call yourself whatever youwant.”“Okay. Sophie Awesome Sparkle-Princess it is.

~ Rachel Hawkins

Let's just say you may regret that second piece of cake.' Oh my God. Regret cake? Whatever was about to happen must be truly evil.

~ Rachel Hawkins

His voice was low, and I think he would've been hot if he weren't radiating that air of I Am Super Evil--No, Really--And Not In The Sexy Way.

~ Rachel Hawkins

How stupid, I thought dreamily, to have ever thought I could give this up. Not just the kissing, although, as Archer’s hands cupped my face, I had toadmit that part was pretty awesome. But all of it: joking with him and working beside him. Being with a guy who was my friend and could stil makeme feel like this.

~ Rachel Hawkins

Why had my life suddenly become a Nancy Drew mystery from hell?

~ Rachel Hawkins

But before he could either comfort me or commit further acts of violence upon my person, I spun away from him and made my drama queen moment complete by running away.

~ Rachel Hawkins

Okay, fine. But just so you know, following me into hell means you're all definitely the sidekicks.

~ Rachel Hawkins

Leave Dad alone I told Aislinn. His Britishness is sort-circuiting.

~ Rachel Hawkins

And the next time I did school stuff in the middle of the night, I just did it in my closet with the door locked. Honestly, what is wrong with this country when striving for excellence means you need antidepressants?

~ Rachel Hawkins

He ran his thumb over my lower lip, sending a flurry of sparks through me. Good-bye, Sophie. -Cal

~ Rachel Hawkins

Jenna slipped in wearing an outfit that I can only describe as Hello Kitty Goes Goth.

~ Rachel Hawkins

I also like ladies. And not as in shopping buddies, but in the carnal sense.

~ Rachel Hawkins

All superheroes have origin stories, like how Bruce Wayne’s parents get killed and he goes to Tibet or whatever, and Superman is an alien, and Spiderman had that radioactive spider. Me? I kissed a janitor in the school bathroom

~ Rachel Hawkins

Kissing looked...nice.We could try that, next time I visit your dreams. Torin suddenly said, and my SpaghettiO's sloshed over the side of the bowl.What?Torin nodded toward the television. Kissing. You've never done it, I'm quite good at it...seems like we should at least make an attempt.Glaring at him, I scrubbed at the spot on my T-shirt. I don't want to kiss you.

~ Rachel Hawkins

I wish we could go to the mo

~ Rachel Hawkins

Ryan rolled his eyes. Harper, you and David Stark have been circling each other since kindergarden.

~ Rachel Hawkins