Quote by Ann Brashares
Lena wished that love were something you could flip on and off. You could turn it on when you felt good about yourself and worthy of it and generous enough to return it. You could flip it off when you needed to hide or self-destruct ad had nothing at all to give.
Summary
This quote reflects Lena's desire for love to be a controllable emotion. She yearns for the ability to turn love on and off, depending on her state of mind and self-worth. Lena longs for the power to engage in love when she feels deserving and capable of reciprocating, but also to detach from it when she lacks the resources to give or has the inclination to self-destruct. This concise explanation underscores Lena's wish for love to conform to her needs and desires, as she grapples with her own limitations and vulnerabilities.