Prodigal Son (Orphan X, #6)

by Gregg Hurwitz

The greater the gift, the greater the curse.

‘Maybe that’s all growing up is. Knowing in real time that you don’t know anything.’

‘There’s nothing more dangerous than thinking you’re a victim.’

‘Maybe happiness is overrated,’ Evan said. ‘Freedom, too. Maybe the only way to get anywhere worth being is to pick up the heaviest thing you can carry. And carry it.’

‘If you have to tell people you’re important,’ Evan said, ‘then you’re not important.’

‘The hardest part of trying to become an adult is realizing that your suffering doesn’t entitle you to anything.’

‘Best two words in the English language: “next time.”’