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.

A foolish man thinks he knows everything. A wise man knows he doesn't," Finn replied absently, still looking down at the book. "That's such a fortune-cookie answer," I said with a laugh, and even he smirked at me.

Don’t be a hero,” I told him sternly. “Protect yourself.

I don't want only one night. I want all the nights. I want all of you, forever.

My mom has a tape from when I was, like, 2 years old, talking with my grandma, telling her a story that's really elaborate about werewolves and wolves.

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

Unfortunately, zombies aren’t very flammable, and it went out instantly.