A Sin Such as This Quotes

“a passion for music and poetry. We escaped into a sea of words whenever things got rough, and that was often.”
― Ellen Hopkins, A Sin Such as This

“Success is a woman’s most dangerous weapon in a world run mostly by men.”
― Ellen Hopkins, A Sin Such as This

“A girl needs solid footing in a world dominated by men.”
― Ellen Hopkins, A Sin Such as This

“Life is unpredictable. It’s one reason why people cling so tightly to faith, I think.”
― Ellen Hopkins, A Sin Such as This

“Because of your brutal honesty. Whether or not I appreciated your answer, I always knew if I asked you a question you’d respond truthfully. That’s a rare thing in my world.”
― Ellen Hopkins, A Sin Such as This

“Clarity. Fight fire with facts masquerading as weak humor.”
― Ellen Hopkins, A Sin Such as This

“So, why Cinderella?” “I liked the name Aschenputtel?” Kayla looks confused. “What?” “That’s what the Grimms called her. And she was kick-ass. Ever After was closer to the original. Drew Barrymore rocked that part. All women should be like that—strong, assertive, not afraid to go after what they want.”
― Ellen Hopkins, A Sin Such as This

“So, why Cinderella?” “I liked the name Aschenputtel?” Kayla looks confused. “What?” “That’s what the Grimms called her. And she was kick-ass. Ever After was closer to the original.”
― Ellen Hopkins, A Sin Such as This

“An outsider looking in would think we’re the perfect extended family. We are all well practiced at disguising dysfunction.”
― Ellen Hopkins, A Sin Such as This

“Next you’ll tell me you’ve taken up yoga.” “I have, actually, and maybe you should try it. Tapping into your inner power allows you to shed negativity from your life.”
― Ellen Hopkins, A Sin Such as This

“At just-turned-thirteen, she doubtless thinks everything is boring,”
― Ellen Hopkins, A Sin Such as This