“As an artist, her imagination isn't fettered by the constraints of reality.” — Sarah Cross Art Copy Share Image
“That was like watching my dad French-kiss a raccoon-I feel violated on so many levels.” — Sarah Cross Copy Share Image
“[S]he stepped out into the yard, like a thief in reverse: breaking and exiting. Stealing herself.” — Sarah Cross Copy Share Image
“I'm looking for freedom with a side of restraining order, but everything just comes with bacon.” — Sarah Cross Bacon Copy Share Image
“They said every year was a gift, not a guarantee, and ought to be celebrated accordingly.” — Sarah Cross Gift Copy Share Image
“Everyone loves a kick-ass girl. (Well- maybe not her enemies, but you know what I mean.)” — Sarah Cross Bravery Copy Share Image
“A fighter is someone who fights- with everything and anything she has at her disposal.” — Sarah Cross Courage Copy Share Image
“You couldn't hide from bad things and pretend they didn't exist–that left you with a dream world, and dream worlds eventually crumbled.… — Sarah Cross Copy Share Image
“I never imagined you'd be so difficult," he muttered. "Maybe that's why you're supposed to meet me when I'm unconscious. So I… — Sarah Cross Copy Share Image
“She could end up as just another girl in a forbidden room, a sleeping beauty who would never wake. He didn't want… — Sarah Cross Beauty Copy Share Image
“But Clary's a hero at heart- and that means she'll find a way to be the hero she needs to be, to… — Sarah Cross Clary Copy Share Image
“There was one thing Felix had denied her. One prohibition he'd set down - which made it something to fixate on and… — Sarah Cross Secret Copy Share Image
“And at that age, the only boys I didn’t think were gross were dead scientists – and it’s not like I wanted… — Sarah Cross Copy Share Image
“We live vicariously through stories, because our own lives provide so few opportunities for high-stakes adventure and noble sacrifice.” — Sarah Cross Adventure Copy Share Image
“She never felt nervous around Blue. She could hold her own with him, laugh at him, and, if necessary, slap him. There… — Sarah Cross Blue Copy Share Image
“The whole morning was absurd. She'd never felt so angry, or aggressive, in her entire life. She didn't normally want to hit… — Sarah Cross Angry Copy Share Image
“The razor blade hanging from her neck made her feel brave. Honest. A naked blade hid nothing, feared nothing. She wanted to… — Sarah Cross Courage Copy Share Image
“I'm swimming," Caspian announced. "Sort of. Do you think that will interfere with my mermaid search? If I fall into the ocean… — Sarah Cross Caspian Copy Share Image
“Henley squinted at her. "What about you?" Mira looked around, flustered, hair swinging heavily as she moved. "What about me what?" Henley… — Sarah Cross Copy Share Image
“Not every girl can be Isabelle Lightwood or Katniss Everdeen. I think the true measure of a hero is what a person… — Sarah Cross Hero Copy Share Image
“You don't want to sit by me?" Rafe called to her with a grin. "No, I don't," Layla said. "I wouldn't sit… — Sarah Cross Copy Share Image
“A naked blade hid nothing, feared nothing. She wanted to be like that. Because that was how you found yourself, created yourself.… — Sarah Cross Copy Share Image
“I want to stay," he admitted. "I haven't felt this way in a long time. I feel like ... like I came… — Sarah Cross Copy Share Image
“You're safe with me, Mira. And I'm safe with you." He kissed her again to prove it. And when the clock struck… — Sarah Cross Copy Share Image
“He kissed her lightly on the nose, and she laughed. Blue eyed her with faux seriousness. "How was that? Any weakness?" "No.… — Sarah Cross Blue Copy Share Image
“I'm starting to think it was a mistake to introduce you to the whole gang," he said. Rafe was still hitting on… — Sarah Cross Failure Copy Share Image
“Come over here so I can wipe my hands on your shirt," she said, holding up her beer-sticky hands. Eyebrows raised in… — Sarah Cross Copy Share Image
“Birthdays were wretched, delicious things when you lived in Beau Rivage. The clock stuck midnight, and presents gave way to magic. Curses… — Sarah Cross Birthday Copy Share Image
“Mira, I'm about to be naked," Blue said as he whipped off his belt and tossed it on the floor. "So watch… — Sarah Cross Bathing suit Copy Share Image
“Art is a kind of magic. Creativity is mysterious, even to artists, who might be able to name their inspiration but can't… — Sarah Cross Art Copy Share Image
“She used to imagine her parents and happy endings she would never have. Now she envisioned torments that were all too real.… — Sarah Cross Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Blue smiled. He had one of those devastatingly charming smiles that made you hate him even more when you noticed it. It… — Sarah Cross Copy Share Image
“Art is magic, and art is powerful. Art saves lives- I really believe that. It gives us courage and compassion we might… — Sarah Cross Art Copy Share Image
“You don't like Blue, do you?" "No," Mira said, caught off guard by the change of subject. "I was worried he was… — Sarah Cross Blue Copy Share Image
“She wasn't used to kisses that were simultaneously startling and wonderful, casual and memorable. Her world was so much smaller than that.” — Sarah Cross Kisses Copy Share Image
“You crazy liar," he said breathlessly. "You knew I was lying." "Not to - that degree." "Okay, so maybe I like you… — Sarah Cross Blue Copy Share Image
“Because, if you could love someone, and keep loving them, without being loved back . . . then that love had to… — Sarah Cross Copy Share Image
“You're - you're something else, someone really special, and I feel completely justified in being in love with you.” — Sarah Cross Blue Copy Share Image