“You big crybaby," I whispered into his ear. "Now you know why your mom warned you not to hit girls. Sometimes they hit back.” KnowsSometimesBigsGirlMomEarsYour MomCrybabies Book:Inside the Shadow City Source: Inside the Shadow City
“You in the back," said the principal. "Don't think you can hide. Tell me. What would you like to be?" "Dangerous," said the hidden girl, without a second's hesitation.” ThinkingSaidGirlDangerousPrincipalHesitation Book:Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City Source: Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City
“I've always found that one of the biggest benefits of being a girl is that most people refuse to take you seriously. While boys must be constantly monitored and are always the first suspects when anything goes wrong, everyone expects girls to do what they're told. It may seem a little insulting at first, but low expectations can be a blessing in disuise. If you're smart, you can use people's foolishness to your own advantage. It's amazing what you can get away with when no one bothers watching.” PeopleIfsFirstsMayLittlesUseSeemsGirlFoundBoysBlessingBenefitsSmartLowsExpectationsAdvantageRefuseBotherGet AwaySuspectsFoolishnessInsultingAnything GoesBeing A GirlLow Expectations Book:Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City Source: Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City
“I kept my arms around Joi and my face buried deep in her hair while I waited for Peter Pan to slip through the window. I thought I needed him to tell me what I should do. But he never showed up. He left me alone with a girl who smelled of jasmine and cocoa butter. And before I fell asleep, I finally realized that was more than enough.” ShouldEnoughFacesGirlLeftHairArmsNeededWindowBuriedSlipsPeterMe AloneJasmineCocoaHe Left Me Author:Kirsten Miller
