The Rusty Ruins were the remains of an old city, a hulking reminder of back when there'd been way too many people, and everyone was incredibly stupid. And ugly.

But it's always taking a risk, when you ... kiss someone new.

We're not freaks, Tally. We're normal. We may not be gorgeous, but at least we're not hyped-up Barbie dolls.

Perhaps it's worth saying again: One reader's discomfort should never stand in the way of another reader's survival.

Ah. So he's forgotten the most important rule of warfare. Which is... That nothing ever goes to plan.

Dare to ask, "Where is my novel too simple?"

A little drama wins more friends than boring.