My whole life, I had thought that my story was, again and again: Once upon a time, there was a boy, and he had to risk everything to keep what he loved. But really, the story was: Once upon a time, there was a boy, and his fear ate him alive.

Creative" "Dangerously emo.

I think they're here because I thought they ought to be here," Gansey said. Blue replied sarcastically. "Okay, God.

Are you sure you want to go out with someone with that kind of history? ...He could have a psychotic break. I read that people get those when they're twenty-eight.

It wasn’t a touch that said I need more. It was a touch that said I want this.

Many, many readers have written asking me wistfully about the nature of Sam and Grace's relationship, and I can assure you, that sort is absolutely real. Mutual, respectful, enduring love is completely attainable as long as you swear you won't settle for less.

Mum once told Dad that vices are only vices when looked at through the frame of society.