How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Grace and her parents had no problem talking about unimportant things [...] but I'd never once heard them talk about anything meaningful. (27.10)
Grace and her parents are experts at dodging around any sort of “important” issue. Do you think they tackle any sort of issue together, as a family, during the course of this book?
Quote #8
Ever since Beck had taken me under his wing, I'd been surrounded by family. [...] I'd taken it for granted, but now I felt spoiled. (27.11)
After witnessing some of the, shall we say “subpar,” families in the book—Grace's, Isabel's—Sam realizes just how good he had it growing up. Sure, he turned into a wolf for about five months out of the year, but the seven months of love and support beat the basically zero months Grace and Isabel get.
Quote #9
“I never knew anybody's parents were any different until I started school. Until I started reading.” (34.9)
Grace makes a good point here. Her family is the only one she knows, and she does love them in her own way. We wonder if Sam pointing out their flaws will do any good, or just make her resent her parents (or even Sam) more.