There was nothing new in sitting on this dock, on this or that wooden bench, watching for his boat to come. In some ways, she was always waiting for him.
Ann BrasharesShe was supposed to be putting her life together right now, and all she could seem to do was throw grenades at it.
Ann BrasharesThe distinction has blurred between young adult and adult books. Some of the teen books have become more sophisticated.
Ann BrasharesShe got tired of herself. She got tired of not being able to say what she wanted or do what she wanted or even want what she wanted.
Ann BrasharesDuring intermission she peeked out at the theater, watching it refill. When it was almost full and the lights blinked on and off, she saw three people file in through the center door and her breath caught. Time lapsed as they walked down the center aisle: three teenage girls all in a row. They were so big, so bright, so beautiful, so magnificent to Carmenโs eyes that she thought she was imagining them. They were like goddesses, like Titans. She was so proud of them! They were benevolent and they were righteous. Now, these were friends.
Ann Brashares