How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
If there was magic… then maybe not everyone had to have a story like his father's, a story like the kind all the adults he knew told, one about giving up and growing bitter. (9.15)
In addition to abandoning their children, many of the adults in Doll Bones have abandoned their own dreams. Basically everyone in this book could use a good pep talk.
Quote #8
"You promised this wouldn't happen!" she shouted. "You promised, and then you broke your promises over and over again, and now my whole life is going to be ruined because of you." (12.26)
Alice feels betrayed by Poppy, who broke her promises, but Poppy's bad behavior comes from a place of fear. She's worried her friends are growing up and leaving her behind.