I will never fight back because I'm too petrified too paralyzed too paranoid.
-- Juliette (chapter 1 paragraph 33)

Importance: This quote shows the powerless nature that Juliette has at the beginning of the novel. As she has been ostracized for most of her life, Juliette has come to the decision that she is a horrible person and that she cannot try to change her own fate. When she gets a new roommate named Adam, he automatically takes her bed and pillow as his own. Juliette is too scared to fight Adam back and is forced to sleep on the cold floor.

Truth is a jealous, vicious mistress that never ever sleeps, is what I don't tell him. I'll never be okay.
-- Juliette (chapter 6 paragraph 47)

Importance: Adam is concerned about Juliette as they get to know each other. He tries to reach out and touch her, but in fear of hurting Adam, she shies away to avoid his touch. Adam mistakes...