“tiny, green fairies that jump on branches and walk alongside us.” — Zoraida Córdova Fairies Copy Share Image
“If you can’t learn to sacrifice the small things, you’ll never get the thing you’re after.” I” — Zoraida Córdova Sacrifice Copy Share Image
“She raises a single feathered eyebrow. Her dark eyes appraise me, like she’s seeing me in a new light. “Finally,” — Zoraida Córdova Dark eyes Copy Share Image
“I like to think I’m the right amount of cold. That way, no one can hurt me.” — Zoraida Córdova Cold Copy Share Image
“Empty threats are comforting when you’re sailing across a river of vengeful souls. The” — Zoraida Córdova Comforting Copy Share Image
“Not all loves are meant to last forever. Some burn like fire until there is nothing left but ash and black ink… — Zoraida Córdova Fire Copy Share Image
“When his cloak parts, I get a good look at the reason for his limp. He’s got a gold foot that stops… — Zoraida Córdova Calf Copy Share Image
“El Cielo, god of the sky. He’s always depicted with great wings and a crown of feathers around his smooth, bald head.… — Zoraida Córdova Copy Share Image
“where does this food come from? Why do they all wear the same bracelets? Why does Rodriga the salamander girl seem to… — Zoraida Córdova Copy Share Image
“We are avianas, Daughters of El Cielo and Guardians of His Treasures. You cannot harm us. Nor are you the first mortal… — Zoraida Córdova Guardians Copy Share Image
“One woman is as dark as night. A white wrap covers her head, and a cigar is clenched between her strong, white… — Zoraida Córdova Cigar Copy Share Image
“Creatures climb down the wall, gracefully defying gravity. Black claws dig into stone and tails wag like whips. A low growl, followed… — Zoraida Córdova Animals Copy Share Image
“remember the night of my Deathday. The portal opened up, and she was on the other side, waiting, her face hidden by… — Zoraida Córdova Copy Share Image
“Maybe his shifting isn't just physical. Maybe it applies to his feelings too, because I don't see how he can walk around… — Zoraida Córdova English teacher Copy Share Image
“For a long time, I wanted nothing more than to be ordinary. As we run through the changing paths of this maze,… — Zoraida Córdova Copy Share Image
“likeness of a bird of prey. She’s terrible and wonderful to look at, with soft, bronze wings that grow from the bottom… — Zoraida Córdova Bird Copy Share Image
“His skin is the green of aging leaves, and his body is covered in thorny vines that move like extended limbs. He… — Zoraida Córdova Copy Share Image
“I follow his stare at the speckles of stars. Suddenly I wonder, "Aren't you guys supposed to, like, sparkle or something?" And… — Zoraida Córdova Night sky Copy Share Image
“The man isn’t exactly a man. He’s got the face of an old man, yes. His moss-colored skin looks rough to the… — Zoraida Córdova Fear Copy Share Image
“Don't listen to him," Thalia interjects. "Our court is more civilized than whatever happens on land." "Tell that to the guy stuck… — Zoraida Córdova Funny Copy Share Image
“Mama Juanita used to tell us the story of La Vieja Tollussa, who put herself in a hundred-year sleep to outlive her… — Zoraida Córdova La vie Copy Share Image
“Her skin is red as lava with splotches of black. Her eyes are dark and too far apart, giving her the look… — Zoraida Córdova Copy Share Image
“At the head of the table, where the roots of the fallen tree create a high, twisted chair, is a man. His… — Zoraida Córdova Artist Copy Share Image
“A tiny imp creature lazily drags a bloody bag over his shoulders. It glares at us with black eyes, bares a row… — Zoraida Córdova Animals Copy Share Image
“stories of the Kingdom of Adas.” “What are adas?” Rishi asks. Ah-dahs. “They’re fairies,” Nova says. “But they live in a different… — Zoraida Córdova Fairies Copy Share Image
“You were a pirate queen who stole a treasure from Cortés and then ended up deserting your crew to man-hungry sharks,” Rose… — Zoraida Córdova Pirate Copy Share Image
“Mama Juanita used to say that when you drop a spoon, get ready for company, probably from a vindictive woman. A fork—a… — Zoraida Córdova Business Copy Share Image
“Gold, silver, and leather bracelets decorate his wrists, and dozens of bauble rings adorn his fingers like knuckle-dusters. My dad had a… — Zoraida Córdova Knuckle Copy Share Image
“Not all monsters look monstrous.” There’s so much sadness in his voice that I want to ask how he knows that. “Sometimes… — Zoraida Córdova Humans Copy Share Image
“Like the story of La Mama and El Papa traveling across the galaxy to find each other.” I used to love that… — Zoraida Córdova Copy Share Image
“Enough,” the horned man says. “I am Agosto, Faun King of the Meadow del Sol, and these are my kin. We live… — Zoraida Córdova Meadow Copy Share Image
“How rude of me. This is Roaan Recklit." We shake hands. Good grip, good grip. "Sorry," he says, releasing my hand. "I… — Zoraida Córdova Rude Copy Share Image
“La Estrella, the daughter of La Mama and El Papa who birthed all the stars in all the galaxies. For a little… — Zoraida Córdova Blue dress Copy Share Image
“Their fingers are long, like flower stems, ending in leaves where nails should be. Snow-white women with skin like leather and smooth,… — Zoraida Córdova Flowers Copy Share Image
“Mama Juanita. I remember her sitting at the kitchen table when she thought everyone was asleep. She had a cigarillo in one… — Zoraida Córdova Amor Copy Share Image
