How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
I've never in my whole life seen a guy without a shirt on [...] now I can't stop staring. (13.46, 13.47)
Let's put this into context, shall we? Lena just saw two people get killed right in front of her, and a dog took a giant bite out of her leg. But all she can think about is Alex's chest. Ladies and gentleman: this is lust. Try to control yourselves, please.
Quote #8
Then we're kissing. [...] This is like music or dancing but better than both. (14.94)
No wonder the government bans music and dancing. Those are gateway drugs to smooching, apparently.
Quote #9
This is what I want. This is the only thing I've ever wanted. (14.96)
Lena kissed a boy and she likes it. She really likes it. In fact, it's basically all she can think about for the rest of the book. It almost makes us wish she did have the cure, because then she might shut up about kissing Alex. But if her society didn't try so hard to stamp out love, do you think Lena would feel as strongly about it?