Foomp! My inner fire ignites. Author: Stephanie Perkins Copy Quote More from Stephanie Perkins “Steve Carver-the guy with the faux-surfer hair-and Amanda's best friend, Nicole…” “I’m not even embarrassed to hug my parents in public. Except when Nathan wears …” “There’s only one thing I don’t love about him. Her.” “It’s amazing how clothing affects how people see—or don’t see—you.”