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Patrick Ness, born on October 17, 1971, is a renowned author from the United Kingdom. Known for his unique writing style and engaging narratives, Ness has made a significant impact in the realm of young adult literature. His works often delve into complex human relationships and emotional experiences, resonating with both young readers and literary critics.

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“And right on cue, Viola yells, " TODD! " And I hit him with everything I got - Every bit of her behind me - Every piece of anger and frustrayshun and nothingness - Every moment I didn't see her - Every moment I worried - Everything - Every little tiny thing I know about her - I send it right into the center of him - VIOLA”

Book:The Ask and the Answer

Source: The Ask and the Answer

“Maybe hearts don't ever stop breaking once broken.”

Love Love Quotes Heartbreak

Book:Release

Source: Release

“Mikey," she says, but not like she's about to say anything more, just like she's identifying me, making a place for me here that's mine to exist in. I want her so much, my heart feels heavy, like I'm grieving. Is this what they meant about that stomach feeling? They didn't say it felt this sad.”

Book:The Rest of Us Just Live Here

Source: The Rest of Us Just Live Here

“The answer is that it does not matter what you think , the monster said, because your mind will contradict itself a hundred times each day. You wanted her to go at the same time you were desperate for me to save her. Your mind will believe comforting lies while also knowing the painful truths that make those lies necessary. And your mind will punish you for believing both.”

Love Truth Pain Lies

Book:A Monster Calls

Source: A Monster Calls

“Because nothing I did with Charlie ever once felt like that kiss with Jack.”

Love Boys Gay Kiss

Book:Different for Boys

Source: Different for Boys

“His noise is getting quieter, but I can still see it there still- See how he feels the skin of my hand against his, see how he wants to take it and press it against his mouth, how he wants to breathe in the smell of me and how beautiful I look to him, how strong after all that illness, and how he wants to just lightly touch my neck, just there, and how he wants to take me in his arms and- "Oh, God," he says, looking away suddenly. "Viola, I'm sorry, I didn't mean-" But I just put my hand to the back of his neck- And he says, "Viola-?" And I pull myself towards him- And I kiss him. And it feels like, finally.”

Love Kiss Viola Todd

Book:Monsters of Men

Source: Monsters of Men

“And maybe, Adam thought, maybe hearts don't ever stop breaking once broken. Maybe they just keep on beating, until they're broken again, and then they keep on beating still.”

Love Heart Hearts Broken Hearts

Author:Patrick Ness

“We share out craziness, our neuroses, our little bit of screwed-up-ness that comes from our family. We share it. And it feels like love.”

Love Family Crazy

Book:The Rest of Us Just Live Here

Source: The Rest of Us Just Live Here

“They're your parents. They're meant to love you because. Never in spite.”

Love Family Parents

Book:Release

Source: Release

“His absence is so big it's like he's there.”

Love Death Loss Grief Sadness Dog Missing Sorrow Sad Miss

Book:The Knife of Never Letting Go

Source: The Knife of Never Letting Go

“The Prince had fallen in love. She was only a farmer's daughter, but she was was beautiful, and also smart, as the daughters of farmers need to be, for farms are complicated businesses.”

Love Prince Farm Farmer Farmer S Daughter

Author:Patrick Ness

“It's not that you should never love something so much it can control you. It's that you need to love something that much so you can never be controlled It's not a weakness- It's your best strength- ... I know it in my heart- Right now- Todd Hewitt- There's nothing we can't do together- And we're gonna win-”

Love The Ask And The Answer

Book:The Ask and the Answer

Source: The Ask and the Answer

“It's not that you should never love something so much that it can control you. It's that you need to love something that much so you can never be controlled. It's not a weakness. It's your best strength.”

Love Needs Should Strength Weakness Controlled Chaos Walking Best Strength

Author:Patrick Ness

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Born: October 17, 1971
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