When it comes to individual destiny, there is no power greater in the universe then the conviction of the human soul to make a choice.

I've always had high ambitions and aspirations.

I just...feel like I need to save everyone. To redeem myself.

I don't give a crap if you're a Tangent or a really smart llama. You're my friend and that's all that matters

What's going on?" Newt asked, looking back and forth between Thomas and Aris. "Why're you guys looking at each other like you just fell in love?

Listen,' Thomas said, slowly getting to his feet, hoping Minho wouldn’t be stupid enough to try anything. “There’s something about us. We’re not just random shanks who showed up on your doorstep. We’re valuable. Alive, not dead.” The anger on Jorge’s face lessened ever so slightly. Maybe a spark of curiosity. But what he said was 'What’s a shank?

I really love middle-grade. Middle-grade books have a little more of a magical, light-hearted feel. You can be a little bit more quirky, you can have a little more humor. It doesn't get so dark and deep.