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Mindy McGinnis

Mindy McGinnis is a celebrated author known for her gripping young adult novels that often explore dark and thought-provoking themes. A graduate of Otterbein University, she blends elements of mystery, survival, and psychological depth in her storytelling. Her acclaimed works, such as "The Female of the Species" and "A Madness So Discreet," reflect her talent for creating compelling narratives that resonate with readers. McGinnis is also an advocate for mental health awareness.

Quotes

Hell is the absence of the people you long for.

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There's blood under my fingernails. I wonder how many of my people I've killed this week.

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The act of leaving is not enough to make a person disappear, I have found.

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It's the things we do that make us who we are.

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There is no justice in love, no proportion in it, and there's certainly no equality.

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I think the hardest part of losing someone isn’t saying goodbye, but rather learning to live without them.

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The ones who are still alive are the ones who are still fighting.

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Sometimes the inside of my head feels like an overfilled balloon about to burst.

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Sometimes you have to question what is right, what is wrong, and what falls somewhere in between.

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We all have darkness inside us, Alex. That's what it means to be human.

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The truth doesn't always set you free. Sometimes it just makes you feel like you're going insane.

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We're all animals, Alex. Some of us just have bigger teeth than others.

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