“Boys are unpredictable. This maybe not be news, but I'm starting to think it's one of the best things about them.”

“All I know is, he found out you left and he locked himself in the shed and barricaded the door. No one's seen him since," Doug said. "When I bolted, Sean and Evan were trying to boost Caleb up onto...”

“The only thing worse than a boy who hates you: a boy that loves you.”

“Its bad enough to be a girl, anyway, when I like boys games and work and manners!”

“Only time can heal your broken heart. Just as only time can heal his broken arms and legs.”

“I had gotten so used to being alone, but never entirely used to it. Never used to it enough to stop wanting the alternative.”

“People should think that being a writer is cool. Even if youre just a starving writer. Besides, most great writers were starving at one point or another. It comes with the title.”

“Its funny, isnt it? he said, something odd in his voice. Its funny how some people show they love people with dramatic proclamations and huge displays and romantic gesturesbut for some people, its ...”

“Got nothing to say now, huh? Figures." She snorted. Hearing voices was one thing, but talking back to them probably hiked her up to a whole new level of psychosis. Awesome.”