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Simone Elkeles

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Simone Elkeles is celebrated for her compelling young adult stories that blend romance, family dynamics, and personal growth. Her writing captures the intensity of first love, the challenges of identity, and the resilience of the human spirit. The following quotes showcase her heartfelt insight, emotional depth, and the relatable wisdom that resonates with readers of all ages.

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Expectations make people miserable, so whatever yours are, lower them. You'll definitely be happier.
From How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation
Topic: Happiness
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
NO PDA,school rules. And besides she's my partner dickhead." said Alex.
From Perfect Chemistry
Topic: Funny
Simone Elkeles
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Sometimes you have to steer away from the crowd in order to be a better person. It's not always easy, that's for sure. But it's right. And sometimes doing the right thing feels good, even if it does end up in a trip to the principal's office.
From Leaving Paradise
Topic: Inspirational
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Look at me, chica." When she does, I repeat, "Eres hermosa."
"What does it mean?"
"You're beautiful.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
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I gave you my heart, but it wasn't enough.
From Return to Paradise
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
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Dont ruin my balls!" She laughs as the words leave her mouth.
Better yours than mine, chica." I toss the dough balls at her, one by one, until I've got none left.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Funny
Simone Elkeles
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I want to try making things right because picking up the pieces is way better than leaving them the way they are.
From Perfect Chemistry
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
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Tonight was... well, it was perfect for me too. You've turned my world upside down. I've fallen in love with you, chica, and it scares the fuckin' shit outta me. I've been shakin' all night, because I knew it.I've tried to deny it, to make you think I wanted you as a fake girlfriend, but that was a lie.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
being afraid to take chances is scarier than actually doing things that challenge you.
From Leaving Paradise
Topic: Inspirational
Simone Elkeles
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Hey, Carlos," the Professor says when he walks in. "How was REACH?"
"It sucked."
"Can you be more specific?" my guardian asks.
"It really sucked," I elaborate, sarcasm dripping from every word.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Funny
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Okay, seriously, I dont know if this is true or not, but I heard people who use profanity are trying to compensate for their lack of you know... size" -Tuck
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Funny
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
She's a Texan, born and raised. Football is in our blood.
From Wild Cards
Topic: Sports
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
We kiss all the time." I clear my throat, then add, "We just...do it in private."
"A smug expression crosses his face. "I don't buy it for a second, 'cause if you were my girlfriend and a stud like me was livin' in your house, I'd kiss you in front of the guy every chance I got as a reminder."
"A reminder of w-w-what?"
"That you were mine.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Love, Relationships
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
One of the things that makes me who I am is the loyalty I have to people I hold close to my heart.
From Perfect Chemistry
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Love is honesty. Love is a mutual respect for one another.
From Leaving Paradise
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
I give her the only honest and true answer I have.
"You're where I want to be.
From Leaving Paradise
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Expectations make people miserable, so whatever yours are, lower them. You'll definitely be happier.
From How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation
Topic: Happiness
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
NO PDA,school rules. And besides she's my partner dickhead." said Alex.
From Perfect Chemistry
Topic: Funny
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Sometimes you have to steer away from the crowd in order to be a better person. It's not always easy, that's for sure. But it's right. And sometimes doing the right thing feels good, even if it does end up in a trip to the principal's office.
From Leaving Paradise
Topic: Inspirational
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Look at me, chica." When she does, I repeat, "Eres hermosa."
"What does it mean?"
"You're beautiful.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
I gave you my heart, but it wasn't enough.
From Return to Paradise
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Dont ruin my balls!" She laughs as the words leave her mouth.
Better yours than mine, chica." I toss the dough balls at her, one by one, until I've got none left.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Funny
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
I want to try making things right because picking up the pieces is way better than leaving them the way they are.
From Perfect Chemistry
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Tonight was... well, it was perfect for me too. You've turned my world upside down. I've fallen in love with you, chica, and it scares the fuckin' shit outta me. I've been shakin' all night, because I knew it.I've tried to deny it, to make you think I wanted you as a fake girlfriend, but that was a lie.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
being afraid to take chances is scarier than actually doing things that challenge you.
From Leaving Paradise
Topic: Inspirational
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Hey, Carlos," the Professor says when he walks in. "How was REACH?"
"It sucked."
"Can you be more specific?" my guardian asks.
"It really sucked," I elaborate, sarcasm dripping from every word.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Funny
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Okay, seriously, I dont know if this is true or not, but I heard people who use profanity are trying to compensate for their lack of you know... size" -Tuck
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Funny
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
She's a Texan, born and raised. Football is in our blood.
From Wild Cards
Topic: Sports
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
We kiss all the time." I clear my throat, then add, "We just...do it in private."
"A smug expression crosses his face. "I don't buy it for a second, 'cause if you were my girlfriend and a stud like me was livin' in your house, I'd kiss you in front of the guy every chance I got as a reminder."
"A reminder of w-w-what?"
"That you were mine.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Love, Relationships
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
One of the things that makes me who I am is the loyalty I have to people I hold close to my heart.
From Perfect Chemistry
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Love is honesty. Love is a mutual respect for one another.
From Leaving Paradise
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
I give her the only honest and true answer I have.
"You're where I want to be.
From Leaving Paradise
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Expectations make people miserable, so whatever yours are, lower them. You'll definitely be happier.
From How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation
Topic: Happiness
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
NO PDA,school rules. And besides she's my partner dickhead." said Alex.
From Perfect Chemistry
Topic: Funny
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Sometimes you have to steer away from the crowd in order to be a better person. It's not always easy, that's for sure. But it's right. And sometimes doing the right thing feels good, even if it does end up in a trip to the principal's office.
From Leaving Paradise
Topic: Inspirational
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Look at me, chica." When she does, I repeat, "Eres hermosa."
"What does it mean?"
"You're beautiful.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
I gave you my heart, but it wasn't enough.
From Return to Paradise
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Dont ruin my balls!" She laughs as the words leave her mouth.
Better yours than mine, chica." I toss the dough balls at her, one by one, until I've got none left.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Funny
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
I want to try making things right because picking up the pieces is way better than leaving them the way they are.
From Perfect Chemistry
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Tonight was... well, it was perfect for me too. You've turned my world upside down. I've fallen in love with you, chica, and it scares the fuckin' shit outta me. I've been shakin' all night, because I knew it.I've tried to deny it, to make you think I wanted you as a fake girlfriend, but that was a lie.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
being afraid to take chances is scarier than actually doing things that challenge you.
From Leaving Paradise
Topic: Inspirational
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Hey, Carlos," the Professor says when he walks in. "How was REACH?"
"It sucked."
"Can you be more specific?" my guardian asks.
"It really sucked," I elaborate, sarcasm dripping from every word.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Funny
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Okay, seriously, I dont know if this is true or not, but I heard people who use profanity are trying to compensate for their lack of you know... size" -Tuck
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Funny
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
She's a Texan, born and raised. Football is in our blood.
From Wild Cards
Topic: Sports
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
We kiss all the time." I clear my throat, then add, "We just...do it in private."
"A smug expression crosses his face. "I don't buy it for a second, 'cause if you were my girlfriend and a stud like me was livin' in your house, I'd kiss you in front of the guy every chance I got as a reminder."
"A reminder of w-w-what?"
"That you were mine.
From Rules of Attraction
Topic: Love, Relationships
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
One of the things that makes me who I am is the loyalty I have to people I hold close to my heart.
From Perfect Chemistry
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
Love is honesty. Love is a mutual respect for one another.
From Leaving Paradise
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles
NOT YET RATED▼
I give her the only honest and true answer I have.
"You're where I want to be.
From Leaving Paradise
Topic: Love
Simone Elkeles