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“The first time my mom told me liars didn't go to heaven was when she tried to get me to confess to hitting my eight-year-old brother. I was seven.”
― Carrie Arcos, Out of Reach

“Go with me." Jordan suddenly reaches over and takes my hand again. I look up, surprised by his boldness. "I know. It doesn't make any sense, but just... just try it."
I stare at him for a second. His eyes aren't all the way blue. They have flecks of brown around the middle, and his lips are slightly full...
"Okay." The word just comes out of my mouth, and I can't believe I agreed to go with him.
"OK!" He smiles.”
― Leigh Talbert Moore, The Truth About Letting Go

“My breathing was shallow and my hands were fists. 'Oh, yes, I'm going to have to kill you Barrons.' I said coolly, Partly because, for the most miniscule sliver of an instant, while looking at those handcuffs, I'd imagined myself climbing back into bed and pretending I wasn't cured yet.”
― Karen Marie Moning, Dreamfever

“He grabs me around the waist, easily lifting me off the floor and through the door to his room. He puts me down, but his arms are still around me. They're warm, and I'm surrounded by the smell of fresh-cut grass, the creek. My eyes travel from his blue shirt to his face, and his expression changes.
"Jordan, I-"
He leans down and cuts me off with a kiss. Soft, warm lips press over mine gently. I only hesitate for half a second before reaching up and weaving my fingers into his hair. I open my mouth, and the flavor of mint grows stronger as our tongues slide together. A burst of energy fills my chest, and suddenly, I'm kissing him again, faster, like I can't get enough. He's keeping pace, and for the first time in months, the painful sadness is gone.”
― Leigh Talbert Moore, The Truth About Letting Go

“It will kill me, it will kill me, it will kill me. And I don't care.”
― Lauren Oliver, Delirium

“Well you're definitely gay. A straight guy wouldn't be such a drama queen.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Secret

“Sucks being the girl, doesn't it?" Said Quinn.
"Shut up." But yes. It did.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Secret

“Failed a physics test," Nick said.
"You know how I solve that problem?" Said his twin. "I don't take physics.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Secret

“I pissed off Quinn, and probably chased her into the arms of a psychopath. Oh, and I made out with another guy. It's a miracle our clothes stayed on.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Secret

“I couldn't breathe. I wanted him to keep touching me; I wanted to feel his whole body against mine again. But Rylan was here. Rylan was listening. Rylan, who had cared for me all along.
"Thank you," I said, my voice unsteady, and somehow I made myself move and turn away from his touch to stare at the tent again, my heart hammering. Rylan's back was still turned to me, but I could see how stiff he was, as if every muscle in his body was clenched.
"I hope you are able to rest well Alex," Damien said.
"You too," I said, making myself close my eyes, to pretend I was going to sleep. But inside, I thought, Rest well? Is he serious?
It was going to be a long night.”
― Sara B. Larson, Defy

“I hug my knees, burying my face in my arms.
This room feels very large, and I feel very small.”
― Beth Revis, Shades of Earth

“Even girls made of stars are captives, bound at the wrists and traded like property. Even girls made of stars aren't asked, aren't believed, aren't considered worth the effort unless they can offer something in return.
Even girls made of stars buy into those lies sometimes.”
― Ashley Herring Blake, Girl Made of Stars

“Because when they thought the stars were sticking to her, really all the loneliness and sadness were falling off. The stars were underneath.”
― Ashley Herring Blake, Girl Made of Stars

“This. This is why I never said anything. Because no one ever believes the girl.”
― Ashley Herring Blake, Girl Made of Stars