“She is a fucking force of nature. She is the maelstrom. And she is mighty.” StrengthEmma Lewis Book:Some Shall Break Source: Some Shall Break
“Yes,’ I say. ‘It’s my first actual day of high school ever. I moved from the country. I was home-schooled via distance ed before now.’ ‘Incredible.’ He shakes my free hand, while lying in that peculiar position. ‘You’ve managed to evade formal education for a signifcant period of your life. Congratulations and well done.’ ‘Are you taking the piss?’ ‘Good God, no.” SchoolEducationSchoolingHomeschoolFirst Day Of SchoolHome SchoolHome Schooling Book:Begin, End, Begin: A #LoveOzYA Anthology Source: Begin, End, Begin: A #LoveOzYA Anthology
“I decide to be brave. Being brave isn't always about throwing your body on the line in footy clashes. Sometimes it's about letting your heart show in your face.” LoveBoysVulnerabilityMasculinity Book:White Night Source: White Night
“I am the code you never broke, and I don't play by the rules.” Bravery Book:The Killing Code Source: The Killing Code
“I admit to being a moron at lots of things. Being a moron in one or two areas serves to highlight my extraordinary brilliance in everything else.” Mycroft Book:Every Breath Source: Every Breath
“You don't have to pretend with me, you know.' He reaches out and tucks a strand of my hair behind my ear. His expression is so open and honest I feel it like a sucker punch. 'I used to pretend, all the time, so I can spot it a mile away. If you're feeling shit, then just say so. I don't need to know the reason, it might be none of my business—' 'I'm feeling shit.” FriendshipHonestyPretending Book:Every Breath Source: Every Breath