Lauren Oliver
Lauren Oliver is a bestselling American author known for her captivating young adult novels. She gained fame with her debut novel, "Before I Fall," and the popular "Delirium" series. Oliver's work often explores themes of love, identity, and societal norms. A graduate of the University of Chicago and New York University's MFA program, she co-founded the literary development company Paper Lantern Lit, further establishing her as a prominent figure in contemporary literature.
Book summaries for books written by Lauren Oliver
Quotes
Darkness is not something you have; it's something you are.
Love: a single word, a wispy thing, a word no bigger or longer than an edge. That's what it is: an edge; a razor. It draws up through the center of your life, cutting everything in two.
Pain is like that: when it's over, the memory of it often becomes a thing more beautiful than the moment itself.
I am an architect of dreams, a seeker of nightmares.
The way he looked at me made me feel like a thousand butterflies were dancing inside my chest.
Fear is a powerful thing. It can make you question everything you believe in.
Sometimes the only way to find yourself is to get lost.
We all have darkness inside us. It's what we choose to do with it that defines who we are.
In a world of darkness, be the light that shines through.
Love is not always gentle. Sometimes it's a storm, a hurricane that destroys everything in its path.
When you lose someone you love, a part of you dies with them.
Sometimes the greatest act of bravery is simply to love someone.