Always make your needs and expectations known,she used to say. That way no one gets hurt.

Because he knew the best way to get what he wanted was to break down what made us strongest. And our friendships were what made us strong.

When someone needs help, you help. Right?

It was like she was MADE of cake, light and pretty and decorated on the outside-with her sweet laugh and pink streak to her hair-but it was anyone's guess what was on the inside.

My favorite books are the ones that make me smile for hours after reading them. I want that for my readers, for the sweetness to linger. Sort of like chocolate, but without the calories

I've never seen you hide from anyone before. He must do something crazy to you.

It had always fascinated him that she'd consumed so many words, that her head was full of stories, told a thousand different ways.