The Copper Gauntlet Quotes

“I don’t know,” Call said. He was starting to worry that there weren’t any good guys. Just people with longer or shorter Evil Overlord lists.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“The mages wouldn’t be happy at all if they knew you were going after him. Master Rufus —”
“Let’s kill him,” Call said. Havoc growled.
“Master Rufus?” Aaron looked alarmed.
“No, of course not Master Rufus! I meant Jasper,” Call said.”
― Cassandra Clare, The Copper Gauntlet

“Fancy meeting you here,” Jasper said.
“That is such a tired villain line, Jasper, and you know it,” said Call.”
― Cassandra Clare, The Copper Gauntlet

“Don’t kill her! Only maim her a little!”
― Cassandra Clare, The Copper Gauntlet

“I understand that Call will be your counterweight?”
Aaron looked over at Call as though he was expecting Call to take back the offer.
“Yeah” Call said. “I mean, if he still wants.”
That made Aaron give him a lopsided grin. “I want.”
― Cassandra Clare, The Copper Gauntlet

“People like Aaron act all nice until suddenly they explode and banish some annoying geezer into the void.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“Moments before she planted a massive kiss right on his mouth. Call’s eyes went wide. Hers were closed as she leaned into him. They stood like that for a moment. Call was aware that people were staring at them — Tamara looking shocked, and Aaron, standing near her, started to laugh. Call was pretty sure Aaron was laughing at the fact that Call, having no idea where to put his hands, was waving his arms around like a squid underwater.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“Karate-chopping ninjas in a mudslide?” Tamara gave Aaron and Call a dark look. “Could you guys try to lay low?”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“Call and Tamara screamed. The car swerved, Call's hands heedless on the wheel. That made Tamara scream even harder. All the screams woke Jasper and Aaron, who added their voices to the screaming. Havoc started to bark. Throughout all the commotion, Master Rufus just floated in the center of the car, looking annoyed and - translucent.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“Call wasn’t sure what it meant that he’d gone full Evil Overlord on Jasper but still couldn’t manage to impress him.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“Of course, that was probably a problem with being an Evil Overlord. You didn't regret the right things.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“Would an Evil Overlord drink the last cup of coffee in the pot? Which book would an Evil Overlord take out from the library? Was dressing in all black a definite Evil Overlord move, or a legitimate choice on laundry day?”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“Automotones, escaped”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“Holly is the bestselling author and co-creator of The Spiderwick Chronicles series and won a Newbery Honor for her novel Doll Bones. Cassie is the author of bestselling YA series, including The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices. They both live in Western Massachusetts, about ten minutes away from each other.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“Jasper just kept looking angry and staring up at the sky as if hoping to be saved by a helicopter or an air elemental, or maybe an elemental driving a helicopter.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“If someone were hitting Aaron over the head, he would thank them for stopping.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“He was starting to worry that there weren't any good guys. Just people with longer or shorter Evil Overlord lists.”
― Cassandra Clare, The Copper Gauntlet

“The Alkahest is gone. If he’s the one who got it, they’re not going to bother with prison. He’ll be dead as soon as they find him.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“You broke the Madden brothers. I remember them, Joesph, and I remember what you did to them.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“Call went through much of the next day in a daze.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“CALL REMOVED A small circle of oily pepperoni from his slice of pizza and slid his hand under the table. Immediately, he felt a wash of Havoc’s wet tongue as the Chaos-ridden wolf inhaled the food.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“What do you call something that’s not behind you?” the girl asked in an odd voice that didn’t quite line up with the way her mouth moved. “Oh, no, that’s not funny,” Call said. “That’s not a good joke.” “What are you talking about?” Aaron asked. “What’s the answer? In front?” Tamara looked even more upset. “Ahead,” she said. “A head. Get it?” Verity Torres laughed a croaky little laugh. There was no laughter in her”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“I am not drinking that,” Jasper said. “I am a deWinter. We do not froth.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“You were mad at me for lying to you. Don't lie to us now.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“You cut off his head?"
...
"I thought maybe we'd need proof," Call said.
"I touched that backpack!" Tamara said. "That is the grossest thing I have ever --”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“I always have a plan," she said, rising her eyebrows. "Sometimes, even, a scheme. You should be taking lessons from me.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“Or you could try not talking to her," Call said. "When I don't talk to Tamara, she comes and hits me, so that would be a way that Kimiya might come to you first. Plus, once she hits you, it breaks the ice."
"Or my shoulder," said Alex.
"I mean, if it doesn't work, then, like they say, 'If you love someone, set them free. Don't lock them up underground in a cavern.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“You’re coming with me.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“Now Aaron looked angry. “Tamara —” “Uh, guys,” Jasper interrupted. “I get that you’re arguing, but I think it just noticed us.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet

“He was never going to be the person his father loved. That person was dead.”
― Holly Black, The Copper Gauntlet