“This is what happiness is, past the rubbish of its overuse as a word, past the cracked gloss of the letters that mean nothing when strung together. They mean something now, and I know what it's like when you and someone else are right together. How simple is is, and how amazing.”
The Unwritten Rule is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the intricate web of societal expectations and the silent agreements that govern human behavior. The story follows characters navigating the challenges and consequences of living by rules that are not explicitly stated but are deeply ingrained in their culture and community. The novel challenges readers to consider the role of unspoken rules in shaping their own lives and the lives of those around them. more
Elizabeth Scott, born in 1972, is an American author known for her young adult literature. Her works delve into the emotional and psychological changes of adolescents. more
“...and wondering where he had read that clever liars give details, but that the cleverest do not.”
“Intellect is a part of a good faith. Intellect is the light, the heart is the direction.”
“Love is a fire/It burns everyone/It disfigures everyone/It is the world's excuse for being ugly.”
“Friend, when you speak this carefully I know it is because you don't know what to say.”
“You speak like a green girl / unsifted in such perilous circumstances.”
“Defeat is most devastating at the moment of victory" Saint Dane”