292 quotes found
Writer of young adult fiction · American
American writer of young adult fiction
“For the first time maybe ever, it didn't matter if I looked beautiful or not. I felt it.”
“I felt a warm hand touch my forehead. And then my cheek. I held my act steady though Akinlis touch made me feel more than awake.Where in the world did you come from, you beautiful, silent girl? he ...”
“In an instant, everything in the room came alive. Like the sunshine had a melody and the sounds of footsteps had a texture I could feel in my fingertips each time anyone moved”
“There's a different kind of beauty that comes with humility and honesty”
“I hope you find someone you can't live without.I really do. And I hope you never have to know what it's like to have to try and live without them.”
“No, Im not choosing him or you. Im choosing me.”
“If you dont want me to be in love with you, youre going to have to stop looking so lovely. First thing tomorrow Im having your maids sew some potato sacks together for you.”
“You get confused by crying women, I get confused by walks with princes.”
“Your MajestyTugging my ear. Whenever.”
“I hit your thigh!Oh, please. A man doesnt need that long to recover from a knee to the thigh.”
“I cant help it." I sighed. "One can never help being born into perfection.”
“I should have known that if any girl was going to disobey an order, it would be you.”
“Yes, Maxon," I whispered. "Its possible.”
“Listen to me, kitten. Win or lose, youll always be a princess to me.”
“Ive met nearly every woman in this room, and I cant think of one who would make a better friend. Id be glad to have you stay."My relief was inexpressible."Do you think," Maxon asked, "That I could ...”
“Is this a good time to pat your shoulder?”
“P.S. May, dont these strawberry tarts just make you want to cry?”
“Need someone to talk to? I could tug my ear right now.”
“I guessed princesses-in-training didnt wear pants.”
“The Selection was no longer something that was simply happening to me, but something I was actively a part of. I was an Elite.”