“..."Are you okay?" he says, still looking at me, and I feel my smile slip, fade, and the silence that falls over us then is so total I can’t hear anything, not the rush-hiss of my heart pounding in my chest, not the sounds all around us; insects, wind, and the distant clatter of others’ lives in houses built close but not too close because when we look out our windows we all like to pretend that everything we see is ours. But Ryan is not mine.”
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
“I first wanted to be an actress after seeing a play - not a movie.”
“I would leave at once, but it would be cruel to abandon a lady in a foreign land with a maniac.”