If I ever had patience for believers who wanted to convince me of my own wickedness, I’ve officially run out of it. - Kate Coyle

I'm Harp," my best friend says, business-like. "This is Viv. Personally, I think you guys would make really cute babies together.

I will never understand why Believers cling to this kind of language, this relentless empty optimism, plus all! those! exclamation! points!

Everyone seems absurdly rich and very drunk. I notice with annoyance that there’s no adherence to modesty here: I see short skirts and plenty of cleavage, bare necks adorned by jewels. I guess if you have enough money, the Church will overlook a selection of your sins.