Quotes from Magic to the Bone

Devon Monk ·  355 pages

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“Instinct told me it was dangerous.
I could handle dangerous. Dangerous and me went back a long way. We did lunch when dangerous was in town.”
― Devon Monk, quote from Magic to the Bone


“I promise I'll stay as safe as I can. And since Zay refuses to leave me alone, I figure if things get bad, I can always shove him into the line of fire while I run like hell.”
― Devon Monk, quote from Magic to the Bone


“...Magic is a heartless bitch, and she's had me by the throat for years.”
― Devon Monk, quote from Magic to the Bone


“Is there an option C? Take a vacation somewhere sunny, and drink a lot of rum until the world unfucks itself?”
― Devon Monk, quote from Magic to the Bone


“Sometimes it is good to know your limits. Good to know you still have limits. It makes you human. And I wanted to stay that way. Zayvion”
― Devon Monk, quote from Magic to the Bone



“Wow. Why don’t you start with authority? Authority of what?’’ ‘‘Magic.’’ ‘‘Really. Magic experts? Are there magic lectures? Magic bake sales? Magic bingo night?”
― Devon Monk, quote from Magic to the Bone


“Is there an option C? Take a vacation somewhere sunny, and drink a lot of rum until the world unfucks itself?’’ Zay”
― Devon Monk, quote from Magic to the Bone


About the author

Devon Monk
Born place: The United States
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