The first stab of love is like a sunset, a blaze of color—oranges, pearly pinks, vibrant purples…

About Anna Godbersen

Anna Godbersen (born April 10, 1980) is an American writer. She is the author of the series The Luxe, with The Luxe, the first book in the series, being her debut novel. The first book in her new series, Bright Young Things, was released on October 12, 2010.

More quotations from Anna Godbersen

She had believed him to be hers, time and again, but still she could not stay the feeling that he might at any moment slip through her fingers.

—Anna Godbersen in Envy

I've always believed in savoring the moments. In the end, they are the only things we'll have.

—Anna Godbersen in The Luxe

Gossip is just a tool to distract people who have nothing better to do from feeling jealous of those few of us still remaining with noble hearts.

—Anna Godbersen in Splendor

It is easy to forget now, how effervescent and free we all felt that summer.

—Anna Godbersen in Bright Young Things

He was just like summer, and she loved summer. If she had any wish, it would be to live a lifetime of summers.

—Anna Godbersen in Bright Young Things

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The first stab of love is like a sunset, a blaze of color―oranges, pearly pinks, vibrant purples…