I think I draw most inspiration from writers like Richelle Mead and filmmakers like John Hughes. They both really understand the experience of being a teenager and how insistent and intense everything feels, but they're also smart, savvy, and fun.

Mark my words, Princess,” Loki said. “One day, you’ll be madly in love with me.

It smelled pretty rank, but I was getting used to the smell of death, as much as anyone could get used to it.

Everything I went through," he said. "For you. It was worth it.

His lips brushed against mine. Delicately at first, almost testing to see if this was real.

Have you tried?" Tove countered, his eyes sparkling. "Well...no," I admitted. "Do it." "How?" He shrugged. "Figure it out." "You're really good at this training thing," I said with a sigh.

Because you're here with me, Jack said. Any night that ends with that can't be that bad