How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Love your pals. Love yourself. (1.146)
This book believes firmly in the empowering role female friendship plays in the lives on young women, no matter who they are.
Quote #2
She personally thought that the only reason most girls put up with most boys at all was because they needed reassurance that they were pretty. (5.29)
Lena has serious issues with boys—she doesn't trust them and doubts they see beyond her pretty face. She feels like the only reason girls need boys is to tell them they are beautiful, and since Lena knows she's beautiful, she doesn't need boys at all. But when Kostos comes on the scene, she starts to think differently.
Quote #3
Lena took off her clothes slowly. I can't believe I'm doing this. (8.46)
We can't either, but at the same time, it's about time this girl lives a little. When Lena decides to skinny dip at her special spot, it is momentous, and she feels alive and free. But when Kostos comes upon her, she assumes that as a man he is creeping on her female body.