“Sometimes Tally felt she could almost accept brain damage if it meant a life without reconstituted noodles.” — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
Perhaps Clankers and Darwinists would always be at war, if only in their hearts. — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
Sometimes it felt like her life was a series of falls from ever-greater heights. — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
However stupid the choice seemed, Shay had made it with her eyes open, and had respected Tally's choice to stay. — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
She wasn't here to gawk. She was an infiltrator, a sneak, an ugly. And she had a mission. — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
She carried a knife inside of herself now, one that was always cutting her. She could feel it every time she swallowed,… — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
“She wondered if if there was anyone out there, really, or if David was just some story the Uglies made up to… — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
“The Germans were still hunting Alek, trying to finish the job they’d started on his parents. Someone had to be on his… — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
You're insane!" she shouted. "Pretty cool, huh?" "No!"Tally yelled. "Why didn't you tell me it was broken?" Shay shrugged. "More fun that… — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
She couldn't disappoint the whole village. There were no wallscreens here, no newsfeeds or satellites bands, and touring soccer teams were no… — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
“She thought of the orchids spreading across the plains below, choking the life out of the other plants, out of the soil itself, selfish… — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
The Rusty Ruins were the remains of an old city, a hulking reminder of back when there'd been way too many people, and everyone… — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
High school wasn't a trial by fire or some ordeal that had to be survived. It was all a big joke. You just had… — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
And you've actually watched it yourself?' I asked. 'Willingly?' Sure. I had to see it, you know? Besides we should be safe. Only one… — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
“Sure, zombies can “be a metaphor.” They can represent the oppressed, as in Land of the Dead, or humanity’s feral nature, as in 28… — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
“You don't look very happy." Tally tried to smile. David had shared his biggest secret with her; she should tell him hers. But she… — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
“Weird, even for one of us. Or maybe she's worse." "Worse how?" "Normal.” — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
Tally smiled. At least she was causing trouble to the end. "I'm Tally Youngblood," she said. "make me pretty. — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
Out here, you find out that the city fools you about how things really work. — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
