Teen fiction should be about teenagers - no matter how many arguments there are about what YA lit should be, this seems… — Robin Wasserman Copy Share Image
“But there is one cool thing about having a weirdo mother. She works so hard at remembering where she left herself she… — Linda Vigen Phillips Copy Share Image
“He wishes he could remember everything. Anything. He doesn’t sense a bone in his body that can feel compassion or worthiness. Self-pity… — Christy A. Campbell Copy Share Image
“I am a monster beneath him, with arching hips, an octopus with hands everywhere at once. I don't think anything in the… — Christina Lauren Copy Share Image
“New rules—we needed new rules. No one opens the main doors but me. No one leaves the property without me. No one… — Laura Anderson Kurk Copy Share Image
“What's a slut?" I ask him. "A girl who puts out too easily." "Puts out what?" I imagine Greer putting out dinner… — Rachel Cohn Copy Share Image
“Is there any point asking what you're going to make me do on Sunday?' 'Not really.' Okay. 'Is there any point asking… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“Protect that girl, Balthazar. She is an innocent in all of this.” “Why does she want Nikolas to gain his humanity?” “She… — Kate Evangelista Copy Share Image
“The two sat quiet for a moment; Gabe unsure what to say to comfort his friend and Uri stewing in his own… — Wendy Owens Copy Share Image
“There are tales that rise like the early sun, breathe, and take on a life of their own. There are ones that… — Edwin Fontanez Copy Share Image
“Reluctantly, he put his hand up to the cold glass. That odd tingling sensation raced through his body again. His ears began… — Cassie McCown Copy Share Image
“I will probably die a misunderstood virgin like Ophelia in HAMLET, only I won't do it by floating down a stream, singing… — Stephanie Wardrop Copy Share Image
“What are we talking about again?” he asks. I say science at the same time that he says love, and we both… — Nicola Yoon Copy Share Image
“He made my mom call and tell Maureen I wouldn't be in to see her anymore. He said therapy is a waste… — Tracy Bilen Copy Share Image
“So did you bring me down here to show me how artistic you are?" "No, I just wanted to talk to you… — Sang Kromah Copy Share Image
“Michael staggered to his feet and turned to face his worst nightmare. Baal stood before him, a smirk on his face. He… — Wendy Owens Copy Share Image
“I remember when I was twenty-five,” he said. “No client comes to you when you’re twenty-five. It’s like when you are looking… — Daniel Amory Copy Share Image
“Her problem is with pretty,” Tennyson said. "She thinks I’ll need all these dresses in college. Like I would ever in a… — Laura Anderson Kurk Copy Share Image
We've come a long way since 'Beowulf.' In the twentieth century, a strain in children's and YA literature offered the humorously conceived… — Paul Di Filippo Copy Share Image
“As a fantasist, I well understand the power of escapism, particularly as relates to romance. But when so many stories aimed at… — Foz Meadows Copy Share Image
“How dare you! What is your name? I shall make it a sin to be spoken.” The braveness of his chuckle and… — Elizabeth J. Kolodziej Copy Share Image
“Uri was turned, looking at him, shouting something, but at that point, Gabe couldn’t hear him. A moment later, Gabe felt like… — wendy owens Copy Share Image
“I’ve never liked urban myths. I’ve never liked pretending to believe in them; never understood why everyone else doesn’t see straight through… — Mikey Campling Copy Share Image
“At the sound of her name, Lucia’s blue eyes honed in on me. She cocked her head to the side as if… — Laura Kreitzer Copy Share Image
“Hey, maybe you could invite the new guy to your party." Sarah suggested. Mark rolled his eyes. "Sure, I'll just ask the… — K.S. Marsden Copy Share Image
“Quinn spoke their language—all mystery and inside jokes, scarred souls and statement shirts. It was a beautiful moment for him—in his element… — Laura Anderson Kurk Copy Share Image
“The smoke stung at the corners of Uri’s eyes as he struggled to open them. He could hear the battle sounds all… — Wendy Owens Copy Share Image
“I’d felt this before, when my granddad was in the hospital before he died. We all camped out in the waiting room,… — Laura Anderson Kurk Copy Share Image
“My dad used to say, ‘This is what your right arm’s for, son,’” John said. “This is the time and these are… — Laura Anderson Kurk Copy Share Image
“Some people loathe the act of killing a person at first, but as they continue to do it, it can feel like… — Pauline Creeden Copy Share Image
“Soft sun shone down on a misty cathedral at the opposite end of a football-field length courtyard. The cathedral had a long… — Priya Ardis Copy Share Image
“I really want to believe that when our Quiet Waters kids wake up in the middle of the night, scared, they’ll remember… — Laura Anderson Kurk Copy Share Image
“I showed him the Post-it. “You see They’re from Lily.” “Who’s Lily?” “Some girl.” “Ooh... a girl!” “Boomer, we’re not in third… — David Levithan Copy Share Image
“Three stupid pieces of chocolate can't mean a lifetime away from the people I love." Tears streamed down my face, and my… — Cherie Colyer Copy Share Image
“Her gaze travels back to the lie twisted in a tempest of mud and blood. She witnesses the culmination of her recklessness… — Laura Kreitzer Copy Share Image
“Something that’s bothered me for a while now is the current profligacy in YA culture of Team Boy 1 vs Team Boy… — Foz Meadows Copy Share Image
“Let’s go to town,” Jo said. “Take me to eat dinner at the hotel.” I sucked in a breath and stared at… — Laura Anderson Kurk Copy Share Image
“Inside my chest, my lungs are wild animals, clawing at the cage. "Oh, man," Autumn mumbles from beside me. "His smile makes… — Christina Lauren Copy Share Image
“Dreams deny her the freedom she truly seeks. Darkness consumes. Leg muscles burn. She runs away, even while lost in the paradise… — Laura Kreitzer Copy Share Image
“When I see your scars, do I want to erase them? Absolutely. But not your physical scars. The real ones, beneath the… — Laura Kreitzer Copy Share Image
![“Something that’s bothered me for a while now is the current profligacy in YA culture of Team Boy 1 vs Team Boy 2 fangirling. [...] Despite the fact that I have no objection to shipping, this particular species of team-choosing troubled me, though I had difficulty understanding why. Then I saw it…” quote by Foz Meadows](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d4d/foz-meadows-35520_books_something-that-s-bothered-me-for-a-while_2768572.jpg)
