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“I wanted to live. For the father and brother who I never knew and for my mother who was cheated of a life of happiness. I wanted to live for them. And I wanted to live for me.”

Quote by Abbi Glines

Work

Twisted Perfection

In this novel, the protagonist delves into the complexities of human desire and the dark side of ambition, offering a gripping narrative that challenges the reader's perception of what constitutes perfection. more

Author

Abbi Glines
Abbi Glines

Abbi Glines is an American novelist, born on April 16, 1977. She is known for her young adult and romance novels, which have gained popularity among young readers. more

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“Eventually she came. She appeared suddenly, exactly like she'd done that day- she stepped into the sunshine, she jumped, she laughed and threw her head back, so her long ponytail nearly grazed the waistband of her jeans. After that, I couldn't think about anything else. The mole on the inside of her right elbow, like a dark blot of ink. The way she ripped her nails to shreds when she was nervous. Her eyes, deep as a promise. Her stomach, pale and soft and gorgeous, and the tiny dark cavity of her belly button. I nearly went crazy.”

“Mundus vult decipi'—the world wants to be deceived. To live without deception presupposes standards beyond the reach of most people whose existence is largely shaped by compromise, evasion and mutual accommodation. Could they face their weakness, their vanity and selfishness, without a mask?”