Katie Zhao > Quotes

“Between the two of us, we had enough insincerity to run a political campaign.”
― Katie Zhao, How We Fall Apart

“A mask, carved like an ice sculpture, on the verge of cracking.”
― Katie Zhao, How We Fall Apart

“A kid at our school died, and my parents’ biggest concern is my calc grade. Smh —Anon”
― Katie Zhao, How We Fall Apart

“No lonelier feeling in the world than having people stare at you all the time, but nobody truly seeing you.”
― Katie Zhao, How We Fall Apart

“Whatever baked treat we decided on, with Lao Lao by my side, it would turn out absolutely delicious.”
― Katie Zhao, Winnie Zeng Unleashes a Legend

“The problem started at home. It started with the parents who always pushed for more, more, more. Why were they never satisfied? The problem lay with this school, with all these institutions. Walls too high to climb, doors shut to all except the most privileged. Lies about not seeing color. Lies about merit-based education, about hard work translating into success.”
― Katie Zhao, How We Fall Apart

“Everything in Diyu operates on an equal exchange. To remove one soul from the Underworld, you must be prepared to tether another soul to it.” I didn’t like the sound of that. “You mean … one of us has to stay behind?” Nai Nai nodded. “Forever?” Jordan squeaked. “Not forever. Just until the original object is returned here.”
― Katie Zhao, The Fallen Hero

“I had no idea if what we were marching for was even possible...but the marchers' confidence made me want to believe that in this cold, cruel world, love and understanding still stood a chance.”
― Katie Zhao, The Lies We Tell

“Quicker than I could think, I raised my shield in front of RHCP and me, and the arrows thudded against it. Now I was really glad I’d brought it out earlier. Then the pair of gamers we’d been tracking dove”
― Katie Zhao, Last Gamer Standing

“Her mortal body has frozen,” Cixi murmured. She floated around Ashley, examining her like a scientist would a particularly interesting specimen. “Do not fret, warriors. In a matter of hours, Ashley’s spirit will separate from her body and join us in Diyu. As long as her mortal body is tethered here, her spirit can’t be harmed, and she’ll be able to return to it.”
― Katie Zhao, The Fallen Hero

“Once the exchange is complete, the person’s soul will separate from their body. The soul will join us in the Underworld, while the body will continue to age as usual, until they are either rescued or … die.”
― Katie Zhao, The Fallen Hero

“I looked back. Where the Ruyi Jingu Bang had been, Ashley now hovered in the air, her curly hair splayed all around her head, arms and legs spread out. Her body shuddered violently and then stilled. She hung in midair, still emanating that golden light.”
― Katie Zhao, The Fallen Hero