How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Whatever Dad had said in the house that day had caused a rift in Liam's universe. A black hole had opened up and swallowed him whole. Swallowed her—Lia Marie, her first chosen name. She'd receded, retreated, withdrawn. (3.35)
Poor Lia Marie—she is forced to live a lie at such a young age because her dad doesn't let her see the light of day. He'd much rather have his son around.
Quote #2
"Every day, the same old thing. Hiding, lying, holding her in. It's too hard. I can't do it." (3.69)
All this lying is taking a toll on Luna. She can't support her double life and still be happy—in fact, she feels as though she'll die if she doesn't get to release Luna.
Quote #3
I think Carmen suspects. I don't know what she suspects, exactly. Maybe that he's gay. He isn't gay. If he were, I'd probably tell her despite the fact I'm sworn to secrecy. I don't dare tell her the truth. (5.183)
Liam's lies affect Regan's life, too. She can't tell anyone about his secret and ends up losing good friends over her sibling's double life. She needs to protect Luna though, so she sacrifices her intimacy with other people.