How we cite our quotes: Chapter.Paragraph
Quote #1
So I pretended I made everything up. I sat there and said things like "It was stupid," "I was only playing around." And, at least twenty times, "I'm sorry." (Pro.14)
Mia would rather lie about seeing colors than fess up because she's afraid of being labeled a freak again. That was a really traumatic experience for her. It's also interesting that she claims she was lying about colors, but that's actually the lie. Boom. That was the sound of minds being blown.
Quote #2
When I was little, I used to run out into the rain and let the water run all over me. Then one day I saw lightning split a tree nearly in half. That pretty much took the joy out of prancing around in thunderstorms. (2.24)
There are the lies we tell other people, and then there are the lies we tell ourselves. Mia doesn't want to think about the lightning and danger of the rain when she's little, but pretty soon she's forced to think about the darker stuff in life. Hey, it's part of growing up and realizing not everything is as pretty as it might seem.
Quote #3
I watch her walk away. These visits are hard for her, no matter what she says. Or doesn't say. I hurry back to the house thinking of all the things we keep from other people. Even our best friends. (3.19)
Visiting her mom's grave, Jenna puts on a brave face, though Mia knows it's really gut wrenching for her. In this moment, it occurs to Mia that she's not the only one who lies to other people to keep her secrets safe—everyone does it, even with their closest friends.