Knowing what I was, and wanting me, anyway.

Wow, you're never allowed to sleep late again. You're crankier than a fat guy in stilettos.

It is possible to be in love with you just because of who you are.

sensitive," I tried. Sam translated, "squishy." "creative." "Dangerously Emo." "thoughtful." Feng shui.

In a culture defined by shades of gray, I think the absolute black and white choices in dark young adult novels are incredibly satisfying for readers.

No, you have to talk first. You wanted to talk. It means you say something and I respond and you talk back again. It's one of the human race's most shining achievements. It's called a conversation.

Reality's what other people dream for you.