"Taxonomy. God's creations in neat sets. Judaism is a lot like taxonomy, even if Bubbie and Neshama think it's only oppression and patriarchy."
-Chapter 2, p. 19

"Boys, Ellie. You're supposed to like boys. Right."
-Chapter 2, p. 39

"'I dare you to kiss me,' she whispers. 'I want to know what it's like -to kiss a girl.'"
-Chapter 3, p. 59

"Neshama has always been waiting to escape."
-Chapter 4, p. 72

"I leave the library somewhat relieved. Maybe we just experimented, maybe I'll grow up and learn to like men. Maybe."
-Chapter 5, p. 96

"In the secular world, people often fall in love with a person's appearance rather than their soul. "
-Chapter 6, p. 121

"I'm so sick of a mean God who insists on stupid things like only eating animals with split hooves. How does that make you a better person?"
-Chapter 7, p. 140

"I want to shove Lindsay aside, shut the door in her...