Debbi Michiko Florence > Quotes

“My friendship with my best friends was like the best high-quality chocolate— sweet and smooth.”
― Debbi Michiko Florence, Keep It Together, Keiko Carter

“Like I do? I don’t need or want extra credit.”
― Debbi Michiko Florence, A Study in Secrets

“Are you blaming my mood on my period?"
Zach's face flushed a deeper red. "I'm just saying you don't have to feel bad about it."
"I don't feel bad! And, also, I didn't have my period when I first got here. But even if I did, it's none of your business. Don’t ever blame a girl’s mood on her period. It's like saying her feelings aren’t real because hormones are taking over.”
― Debbi Michiko Florence, Sweet and Sour

“But you are all on the cusp of puberty.”
― Debbi Michiko Florence, The Mastermind's Trap

“You’re not afraid of heights, are you, Mizuno?” Zane asks. I shake my head. “I don’t think so.” The car sways more, and my hands hurt from gripping the metal bar. “Maybe I am?” I amend, closing my eyes. The wheel picks up speed, and the breeze makes my hair fly as we circle to the top and quickly descend, making my stomach drop. I hear Zane sigh. “You’ll be okay,” he says. “I’ll take the selfie at the top.”
― Debbi Michiko Florence, The Mastermind's Trap

“nudging”
― Debbi Michiko Florence, Jasmine Toguchi, Great Gardener

“But you are all on the cusp of puberty.” NO! That’s worse! I feel my face flame.”
― Debbi Michiko Florence, The Mastermind's Trap

“murder”
― Debbi Michiko Florence, Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai

“So I stalled, walking over to the shelves and perusing the familiar framed pictures. Something seemed different. A new small brass oval frame was tucked to one side of Conner’s shelf. I leaned closer. It was a picture of me.”
― Debbi Michiko Florence, Keep It Together, Keiko Carter