Quote by Cassandra Clare

Beautiful. He'd called her beautiful. Nobody had ever called her that before, except her mother, which didn't count. Mothers were required to think you were beautiful.

Beautiful. He'd called her beautiful. Nobody had ever called

Summary

This quote reflects the protagonist's surprise and joy upon being called beautiful by someone other than her mother. It suggests that receiving such a compliment is rare and meaningful to her, as she acknowledges that mothers' perspectives may be biased. It highlights the longing for external validation and demonstrates how a simple word can have a profound impact on one's self-perception.

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Clary Fray Jace Wayland

By Cassandra Clare

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