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“You should have seen your face," she said, her breath hot in my ear. "Sa-woooon.”

Work

This novel delves into the complexities of teenage life, focusing on the emotional journey of a young protagonist navigating the challenges of love and the inevitable changes that come with growing up. more

Author

Sarah Dessen

Sarah Dessen is an American bestselling author known for her young adult novels. Born on June 6, 1970, she has written numerous books focusing on teenage girls' coming-of-age stories, exploring themes of family, friendship, love, and self-identity. Her works are praised for their emotional depth and realistic character portrayals, often appearing on The New York Times bestseller list. Dessen graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and currently lives in North Carolina with her family. Her notable works include 'Just Listen,' 'Along for the Ride,' and 'The Moon and More,' which have been translated into multiple languages and gained a global readership. more

“I turned and looked into the gas station, where Wes was now paying, as the man who'd driven us looked on. "That's too bad," I said. "It's okay, though," she assured me. "Someday I'll show you an extraordinary boy, Macy. They do exist. You just have to believe me." "Don't worry," I said. "I do.”

Men Believe Said Shows Boys Worry Okay Extraordinary Driven Gas Someday Stations Believe In Me Assured Gas Stations

Book:The Truth About Forever

Source: The Truth About Forever

“I know you guys have some sort of weird thing going on, with that game you play and everything—" "It's called a friendship.”

Knows Play Guy Games Weird Things

Book:The Truth About Forever

Source: The Truth About Forever

“This felt right. Not just leaving, but how I was doing it. Without regret, without second guessing. And with Wes right there, holding the door open for me as I walked out into the light.”

Light Felt Doors Regret Leaving Guessing Second Guessing

Book:The Truth About Forever

Source: The Truth About Forever

“Are some people destined for a great fate, or to do great things? Or is it only that they're born somehow with that great passion - and if they find themselves in the right circumstances, then things happen? It's the sort of thing you wonder.”

People Ifs Happens Passion Born Wonder Fate Circumstances Things Happen Great Things Destined Great Passion

Book:The Outlander Series 8-Book Bundle: Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, Written in My Own Heart's Blood

Source: The Outlander Series 8-Book Bundle: Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, Written in My Own Heart's Blood

“I don't believe in prom,' I reminded her as she rounded a corner. I expertly angled my raisin bran to accomodate the g-forces. I'd done this before.”

Believe Done Force Don't Believe Corners Prom Raisins G Force

Book:Paper Towns

Source: Paper Towns

“NAUGHTY AND NICE? said Death. BUT IT'S EASY TO BE NICE IF YOU'RE RICH. IS THIS FAIR? Albert wanted to argue. He wanted to say, Really? In that case, how come so many of the rich buggers is bastards? And being poor don't mean being naughty, neither.”

Ifs Mean Said Wanted Easy Poor Cases Rich Nice Fairs Arguing Being Nice Naughty

Author:Terry Pratchett

“You can't move forward until you look back.”

Looks Moving Moving Forward

Author:Cornel West

“In spite of the six thousand manuals on child raising in the bookstores, child raising is still a dark continent and no one really knows anything. You just need a lot of love and luck - and, of course, courage.”