It's just the end of some things. And the beginning of others. — Lisa McMann Beginning Copy Share Image
They have an unusual relationship. And when things are good, it's magic. — Lisa McMann Magic Copy Share Image
Time to stop crying, time to get her act together and do something. Time to move beyond the pity party. — Lisa McMann Cry Copy Share Image
There's something about a guy who admits he's a jerk that makes him forgiveable. — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
“because every creature of the sea knows that the Alexes can't hold their breath as long as whales can.” — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
Cabel gives her a quizzical look. "I am totally not getting enough attention here. — Lisa McMann Attention Copy Share Image
“There was no time to look back. Only to move forward, toward the dots on the horizon, and steer for them.” — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
Whatever I want,' he says. 'Yes.' 'I'm afraid you haven't been privy to that dream yet. — Lisa McMann Dream Copy Share Image
“Because if you don't have at least one person believing in you, then there's not much reason to give a shit about… — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
“On the cool stone floor of their prison, Samheed and Lani huddled together to try to sleep.” — Lisa McMann Prison Copy Share Image
Oh baby," he whispers. Steps back. Out of the doorway. His face ashen. He walks slowly back to the kitchen. Leans over… — Lisa McMann Baby Copy Share Image
“Hey Cabe?" she says, drying her hair, feeling refreshed. Grinning. Putting all thoughts but one aside for the moment. "You wanna go… — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
“She opens her eyes slowly. It takes her a moment to adjust to the bright kitchen light, shining in her eyes. "Can… — Lisa McMann Shining eyes Copy Share Image
Janie: Did you ever sell drugs? Cabel: Yes. Pot. Ninth and tenth grade. I was, uh...rather troubled back then. Janie: Why did… — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
“Cabel regards Janie and sighs. 'I know you can handle it, Janie. You're such a damn martyr. It's tiring, really, having this… — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
“So, what are you doing tonight?" Me?" Janie laughs. "Homework, of course." You want company?" Carrie's looking wistful. Do you have homework… — Lisa McMann Business Copy Share Image
She sits in the driveway, freezing, for thirty-six minutes. Arguing with herself. Because she thinks she's in love with him too. And… — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
“Come on, Cabel," Carrie says. "Let me give you a ride, at least. Unless you want Shay to- hey, here she comes… — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
...she's leaving now. ... Janis attacks the back door of the school gym and finds herself in a heavy cloud of smoke.… — Lisa McMann Boys Copy Share Image
“You were great,” Alex whispered in her ear. Her hair smelled like mangos. He squeezed her shoulder, and not really knowing why,… — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
“I've got a huge, terrible problem." Oh no! Not that horrible toenail fungus that takes six months to cure?" No, no, no.… — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
“Are you actually laughing at me? Seriously?" Janie rubs her hair with a towel. "I almost died out there. Plus my brain… — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
“What did your mom say?" "She said I better not be pregnant." Janie snorts. "What the hell is wrong with our parents,… — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
“Do you think Cabel knows?" Have you thought about asking him?" Janie glances up to read her face. Bites her quivering lip… — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
“This phone," he says finally. "I want this phone." She laughs. "No. S'mine." Janie, I don't think you understand. I want it."… — Lisa McMann Humor Copy Share Image
“When would you like to go out with me so we can talk about it?" A grin flirts with his lips. He's… — Lisa McMann Flirts Copy Share Image
“Because with the right person, sometimes kissing feels like healing.” — Lisa McMann Healing Copy Share Image
Janie’s hip buzzes again. Maybe she'll have to have her whole leg amputated, she thinks sadly. That would really suck. — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
Carrie doesn't seem to talk about anything with sharp edges. Maybe she's afraid they might poke her and then she'd burst. — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
Maybe you don't have to remember something for it to be true. For it to exist. — Lisa McMann Copy Share Image
