“Americans invented adolescence. It is not a natural phenomenon. Adolescence is a social construct, created by an urban-industrial society that keeps its young at home far past puberty. Teenage angst is a luxury if a successful modern human conceit that… — Sarah Beth Durst Copy Share Image
“She'd always been a little excitable, a little more passionate about books than your average person, but she was supposed to be -- she… — Sarah Beth Durst Copy Share Image
“ 'Hubba-Hubba' never slips out," Zeke said. "You selected those words with deliberate intent, and I question your commitment to the respectable use of the English language.” — Sarah Beth Durst Copy Share
“My manly strength will not allow me to choose a less unyielding material," Matt said. "I have rocks for muscles. You fear my strength.” — Sarah Beth Durst Copy Share Image
“Whether you made your choices with your eyes open or closed, they’re made. It’s not time to regret them; it’s time to live with… — Sarah Beth Durst Copy Share Image
“Both instances, sweet. Also stupid, which pretty much defined Evan: sweet and stupid.” — Sarah Beth Durst Copy Share Image
“Impressive vocabulary," Korbyn said. "I feel as though I should take notes." "I think she's making them up," Liyana said. "Half of them are… — Sarah Beth Durst Copy Share Image
“Last period of the day was new gym class. It was her only class that didn't include Evan, which was a relief. She should… — Sarah Beth Durst Copy Share Image
“To you,” he said, “I surrender my heart and soul.” She rolled her eyes. “Very romantic, considering you have neither.” — Sarah Beth Durst Copy Share Image
“A unicorn stepped onto the path. Kiela gasped. Caz breathed, "Whoa." It was like moonlit water, so bright that tears sprang into Kiela's eyes as she looked at it. Shaped like a dreamer's idea of a horse, the unicorn was slender and graceful--- closer to a line drawing than an in-the-flesh creature. Its neck curved like a wave, with its… — Sarah Beth Durst Copy Share
“He also looked very handsome, even though there was a smear of dirt on his gold-hued cheek that she very much wanted to wipe off. She resisted the urge, though, since he was looking at her with so much confusion and alarm in his face that she thought he might flee if she tried. She knew what he was seeing… — Sarah Beth Durst Copy Share
“Across the water, she saw a herd of merhorses rise and fall with the waves. Her breath caught in her throat. Half horse and half fish, they were a magnificent sight. She watched, mesmerized, as they cantered through the water. Their hooves crashed through the waves as their powerful fish tails propelled them forward. Covered in jewellike scales and made… — Sarah Beth Durst Copy Share
