This year, I thought it'd be fun to do a monthly button/badge featuring one book quote from a 2013 YA book that's being published that month! We're calling this Quotable YA, and this would function as both a teaser for an upcoming book that we'll likely by reviewing or giving away, as well as a little visual keepsake you can grab for your own blog, pin on Pinterest, share on Facebook, etc.
To kick off the series, here's a quote I like from Marie Lu's Prodigy, which comes out on January 29th. This sentence is spoken during an important moment during the climax of the book, and it's one that I hope they keep intact in the (eventual) film.
Does this quote whet your appetite for the book? It's pretty powerful stuff, in my opinion. And like all the quotes I love best, it speaks to bigger issues and more universal feelings than just the situation that the character finds himself in.
Look for our full review of Prodigy in just a couple of weeks!
Grab the Quote
Feel free to copy the code to embed it on your blog, or just save the file from here and link back to us. And if you have suggestions for other quotes from 2013 books to feature in the coming months, please let us know.
Hope you enjoy this new feature! And happy, happy new year, everyone.
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geez. that. quote. goosebumps! i love quotes too! I do that in almost all of my book review. thanks for sharing Wendy. x
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I enjoy including quotes in my reviews, too! I usually write ones I like down as I'm reading. :) Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteFantastic feature idea! I always love sharing my favorite book quotes too. This quote also resonates with me. I always love quotes about hopes for a brighter future not just for one person but for all. Happy New Year!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel! I'm glad you like the quote and feature. I ALMOST chose one from that infamous bathtub scene, hee hee, but I figured people would think I was too obsessed with it. ;)
DeleteOh, and happy new year!
DeleteThat quote is just perfection! Can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteI was saying to Marie Lu on Twitter that it's a very rousing "makes the movie trailer" type of a quote, hah. Hope you enjoy the book, too! I thought it was really fun.
DeleteAhh, this is a pretty novel idea and I love it!
ReplyDeleteAlso really glad that you guys are updating more often now, I'm like your fangirl <3
Aw, thanks Elaine!
DeleteAnd yeah, we were pretty sporadic last year, but we're going to try to start fresh. It helps that there are so many books we're excited about for 2013. :)
Oh yay, that's a good sign! I'm sure 2013 will be awesome (;
DeleteAlso, it sucks that I don't get any notification when you guys reply to my comments, argh. (It might be because I'm on a WP account though)
Do you hit the "subscribe by email" link below your comment? I think you only get notified if I respond to your specific comment...
DeleteThat quote really reminds me of Khalil Gibran / JFK. It is nice, and I loved Prodigy, and this is a great idea! I love reading the quotes that others have picked out!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, that's some good company to be in! I'm glad you enjoyed the book, too. I agree, it's always interesting to see which quotes people pick out as their favorites. I have added a ton of them to GoodReads, hah.
DeleteOoh That quote gave me tinglies, such conviction! I love it! I haven't read Legend yet, but I really want to get to it before this one comes out. Love the new feature!
ReplyDeleteOh, Legend is fun! But I think Prodigy is actually even better. Hope you enjoy it, Jenni! And thank you for the feedback on the feature. :)
DeleteI love that quote. And you're right in that it can easily apply to situations beyond the book, Wendy.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I like a lot of moments I find in books, but I tend to only collect (for GoodReads, etc) the ones that are a bit more universal in feeling. :) I'm glad you like the quote!
DeleteOh what a great idea, Wendy! I love this quote and I loved Prodigy. I hope they keep it in the book and movie as well. :)
ReplyDeleteYay, a fellow Prodigy fan! And thanks, it's harder to find quotes from more recent YA books in graphic form, so I thought this might be a fun thing to do. :)
DeleteI tried to read this one in April. I'm glad I saved it after I gave up on it. I'm going to give it a second chance.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm sorry you were having trouble with it--hope your experience is better the second time around. Sometimes I have to be in the right mood for a story, too.
DeleteWhat a great idea, Wendy! It reminds me of thereadable's quotable videos on YouTube. I really like this quote. I am so excited to read Prodigy because I loved Legend! If the rest of the book is like the quote, then I'm sure Prodigy is fantastic. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I'll have to look for those youtube videos, Sophia! And yes, I'm sure you'll enjoy this quite a bit. I liked Legend, but I thought this one was even better. :)
DeleteThis *is* a great quote, Wendy! And I have a copy of Legend to read (yes, I'm a bit behind!!)
ReplyDeleteOh my, hurry up and read it, woman! I think you'll enjoy.
DeleteCan't wait for Prodigy! xD I hope it's as good as the first book
ReplyDeleteI think it's even better than the first book! Hee.
DeleteWhat a great quote!! I can't wait to read Prodigy!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you agree--I've obviously read this quote a zillion times now and I still think it's awesome. :) Hope you like the book just as much!
DeleteWhat a great idea! I'm actually reviewing Prodigy on my blog tomorrow so I will link up to your post too! If memory serves, the quote came from Day's speech in LA, correct? Boy, he really held everyone in the palm of his hand after delivering that speech, no? )
ReplyDeleteYes, you're the first person to recognize the section where the quote appears, Heather! That was a pretty stirring moment. Thanks for linking to this with your review, too. :)
DeleteI LOVE quotes! I often put my favorites at the end of my reviews because I've found that in the past, seeing a teaser or quote from a book I was interested in reading pushed me to the point of actually sitting down with the book instead of letting it be forgotten on my TBR list. I love this idea and look forward to future quotable posts!
ReplyDeleteI always like the quotes and teasers you post, Jen! I like using them from time to time because it gives you a good feel for the book. I agree, often a quote will make me want to read a book, too! And actually, my posting this on Instagram
Deletemade Adam Silvera pick up the books on his shelf, hah. So funny.
I read Marie Lu's Legend and it was really good~ I can't wait to read Prodigy...I've read so many great reviews about the book and I'm going to be sure to read yours when it's on the blog~~~
ReplyDeleteYeah, PRODIGY is even better Amber! We'll have our review up in a couple of weeks. :)
DeleteI read Legend and loved it, then I got the lucky opportunity to read Prodigy back in August, and I was blown away. I don't think I've liked a Dystopian series as much as I have since the Hunger Games. Marie Lu's writing is strong, and I love how the romance doesn't overpower the political themes that get young adults thinking about world issues. This is another January release I'm excited for!
ReplyDeleteI think the series is just plain fun, Penny--I enjoy the action in it, and I think the character development was done well in the sequel. Completely agree with you that though the romance is strong, it doesn't overshadow the main story arc. Yay for sequels that live up to/exceed the originals!
DeleteI know this sound extremely corny but I shared the above quote when I came across it while reading, I shared it with my friends. I love this book and I cannot stand the wait for prodigy.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love sharing quotes with friends Minnie! If that's corny, I'm happy to be a cornball. :) I' glad you liked the quote and I hope you enjoy the book, too.
DeleteHappy New Year. I'm going to wait till all the books are out and read them back to back.
ReplyDeleteMaybe a good idea, hah. Let's just say this one has a bit of a wrenching end for those who are emotionally invested.
DeleteUh... WOW.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, this quote alone is enough to make me get of my backside and FINALLY READ LEGEND. It's... Wendy, I LOVE this idea. And the aesthetic. Is so perfectly Midnight Garden and gorgeous and that quote powerful.
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I loved Legend and can't wait to read Prodigy! That quote is very thought-provoking and is a great taste of what might be to come for the characters. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love this quote and it's a great idea for a feature!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quote! I haven't yet read Legend, but I'll read it after this smidget from book 2~
ReplyDeleteGreat quote, I ordered Legend and it's on it's way! Can't wait to read it and get to Prodigy.
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