Livvy

“Fear is your body trying to tell your brain what to do. But the brain is the king of the body. It calls the shots.”
― Carlos Hernandez, Sal and Gabi Break the Universe

“He’s going to make it, Mama. Iggy’s going to beat this.” Ms. Reál used both hands to squeeze Gabi’s arm. “We’ll see, mija. That may not be Iggy’s path. If it isn’t, we’re here to ease his passing, and to love him.” Gabi looked at the ceiling. The line of her bottom lip trembled like a sound wave. “But you’ve been praying. You pray all the time. Isn’t this what prayer is for?” Ms. Reál kissed her daughter’s arm. “God isn’t a genie, mija. He doesn’t grant wishes. I pray to know Him better. To partake of divinity.” Gabi hugged her mami even more fiercely. But she aimed angry eyes at heaven.”
― Carlos Hernandez, Sal and Gabi Break the Universe

“WHEN I’M GOOD, I’M VERY GOOD, BUT WHEN I’M BAD, I’M BETTER.”—MAE WEST.”
― Carlos Hernandez, Sal and Gabi Break the Universe

“I don’t want words, I want action. It’s easy to apologize, Eldas. It’s harder to mean it.”
― Elise Kova, A Deal with the Elf King