The Art of Lainey Quotes

“When you share feelings with someone, or secrets, it adds a layer of complexity to even the simplest things.”
― Paula Stokes, The Art of Lainey

“Nothing stings quite like an unanswered text message.”
― Paula Stokes, The Art of Lainey

“Standing up for yourself is about more than flinging barbed-wire insults around. Its about picking your battles, knowing when to fight, knowing exactly what and who is worth fighting for.”
― Paula Stokes, The Art of Lainey

“I've been thinking that when people break up there's usually a reason, and whatever it is, it's still going to be there even if we do get back together.”
― Paula Stokes, The Art of Lainey

“If you asked me whether I was the type of person who liked trying new things or preferred sticking with what was familiar, I would have told you I was the second girl. The if –it-aint-broke-don’t-fix-it girl. I also would have told you plays were lame. It suddenly occurs to me that I don’t seem to know very much about…me. It’s a weird feeling, like maybe a stranger is inhabiting my body. Or maybe a stranger was, and I kicked her out.”
― Paula Stokes, The Art of Lainey

“I go through memory after memory, looking for reassurance that nothing has changed, but it's like flipping through a book of stories I've outgrown. Everything has changed.”
― Paula Stokes, The Art of Lainey

“We wind our way up the spiral staircase and then down the long hallway that leads to his room. I feel almost like I’m watching the scene unfold from outside my body. My fingers are interlocked with his as he pulls me toward a moment that’s going to change everything. We are ten steps away. Five steps. I can’t decide. But then I do.”
― Paula Stokes, The Art of Lainey

“But if you want him, you might have to fight for him."
I let my head fall to the tabletop. "For the love of all that is dead and Chinese, please, no more fighting. This army needs a break.”
― Paula Stokes, The Art of Lainey

“Not sure how you can get them to him without looking like a crazy stalker chick," Micah says.
"You think I'm a crazy stalker chick?"
"You're using an ancient war manual to try to win back your boyfriend. I think you're a girl who will do whatever it takes to get what she wants," he says. "Hey, at least you're committed.”
― Paula Stokes, The Art of Lainey

“Why fight the natural order of things?"
"I guess becomes some things are worth it.”
― Paula Stokes, The Art of Lainey

“Who would vandalize a doghouse? I ask.
"Cats?" Bee suggests.”
― Paula Stokes, The Art of Lainey

“Nothing will be the same without him."
Micah nods slowly. "I know what you're saying. I guess I'm just wondering how we know when to give up and move on."
I shake my head. "Not yet. I'm not ready to quit fighting.”
― Paula Stokes, The Art of Lainey

“Sobs force their way out of my throat. I feel like I’m trapped in a disaster movie where everything is shriveling into darkness and ash. Sunflowers are being uprooted. Puppies are being trampled. Whole cities are crumbling to dust.”
― Paula Stokes, The Art of Lainey

“No really, Lainey. Give it a chance. Millions of readers can't be wrong."
"That's like saying millions of boy-band fans can't be wrong," I mutter, but I flip through a few more pages.”
― Paula Stokes, The Art of Lainey