Quotes from Pivot Point

Kasie West ·  343 pages

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“When I read, I feel emotion all on my own. Emotion no living person is making me feel.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“I don't care when people think I'm an antisocial, controlling bookworm because that's what I am. It's when they interpret me wrong that I have a problem.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“My bookcase is all yours."
I walked to the door. "I've just decided that those are my favorite five words in the world.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“Just promise me something. If this is a Search and you don't pick me, don't pick this path, for whatever reason, promise me you won't Erase me.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“Because an illusion is an illusion. Reality always exists despite the facade.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point



“Sometimes I feel like I'm slowly floating away. I'm constantly looking for something to grab on to so I don't lose myself.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“Sometimes perfection reveals the lie, ..., not the truth.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“Your eyelashes make mine want to commit suicide from shame.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“He shrugs. "Doesn't help to waste my time thinking about would've-beens."
Laila whispers, "He says to the girl with a mind full of them.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“I want you to choose me, Addie,” he whispers. “I want this to be real.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point



“Do you ever feel like you do something or are something for so long that it defines you?”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“You like to assign roles to the people in your life. And when they don't play their parts right, you have a hard time accepting that.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“One person can't change the future. Do you know how many people and things are involved in every major event that happens? Sure, you might be able to change some of the minor aspects of a day, but ultimately things that are going to happen, if you go along a certain path, do happen.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


Thank you seems like too little...or maybe too much, since he couldn't possibly understand how much I needed to hear what he just said. How much I needed to know that even without my ability, I am someone worth knowing. That every little and ridiculous quality I exhibit makes me who I am.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“Our relationship feels different. Like someone has taken my favorite sweater and thrown it in the dryer and it doesn't fit right anymore. I want to pull and tug on it until it feels comfortable again.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point



“But, he continues, if you need something to hold on to until you feel grounded, I make a pretty good anchor.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“I've tried subtle before. I'm not very good at it.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“It was hard when I knew I was about to be flooded with memories of a life I hadn't lived yet. Really, two lives I hadn't lived yet.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“You're not very good for my ego".
"I think I'm perfect for your ego." I smile sweetly.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“He starts with the character's eyes and by the time he moves to her hair, a mess of blonde curls, I realize he's drawing me. "Superheroes. You can finally have those super powers you want.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point



“He pulls me toward him and when his lips touch mine, I try not to audibly sigh. I can’t help it though, and he chuckles again, against my mouth. In the back of my mind I still wonder if we’re right for each other, but the rest of my mind doesn’t seem to care.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“The fact that he might be as worried as I am eases my nerves. Its like there's a certain amount of stress appointed to every situation and I'm used to being responsible for holding it all by myself. Its nice to share it with someone”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“I’m more of an eye coverer.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“If I were alone I would throw my arms out and spin in a circle. Instead I walk up the stairs, running my hand along books as I go.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“When I read, I feel emotion all on my own. Emotion no living person is making me feel. To me, it almost seems more real, because I know that those characters can’t influence me with any power. So I like to remind myself that I can feel without anyone manipulating me.… I know, it’s lame.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point



“But maybe I’m supposed to include a little something about each of them. Like, Duke, this is Laila; she thinks you’re hot. Laila, this is Duke; he and his mirror share a close relationship.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“She has a sour expression on her face (surprise, surprise)”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“One of my friends at the Compound has a photographic memory. Everything she ever sees, reads, or hears, she remembers forever in perfect detail.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“At first. And then eventually it’s realized that all that annoyance and mistrust is actually romantic tension.”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point


“Duke says, “Pause,” and the movie goes quiet. “What did Laila say?”
― Kasie West, quote from Pivot Point



About the author

Kasie West
Born place: California, The United States
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