“For a long time, I wanted nothing more than to be ordinary. As we run through the changing paths of this maze,… — Zoraida Córdova Long time Copy Share Image
“Our kind, we don't leave many traces behind in this world.” — Zoraida Córdova Death Copy Share Image
“My mouth waters at the thought of the food we had at my party—the trays of lasagna, hayacas, towers and towers of… — Zoraida Córdova Food 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
“We are avianas, Daughters of El Cielo and Guardians of His Treasures. You cannot harm us. Nor are you the first mortal… — Zoraida Córdova Copy Share Image
“By the Deos of eternity. By the blood of my blood. By the light of La Mama and the shadow of El… — Zoraida Córdova Blood Of My Blood Copy Share Image
“Real fairies from the Kingdom of Adas. Tall, slender green pixies with shimmering wings and black, almond-shaped eyes.” — Zoraida Córdova 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
“When I was little,” Nova says, “my gran used to say that Los Lagos began as a waiting place for spirits. La… — Zoraida Córdova Spirituality 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
“hunched, furless cat scatters up a tree with something dead in its jaws. “I’m” — Zoraida Córdova 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
“I like to think I’m the right amount of cold. That way, no one can hurt me.” — Zoraida Córdova 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 Copy Share Image
“I am Oros, the duende of the River Luxaria. I provide crossing to the other shore.” “Shut” — 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 Dark eyes 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 White teeth 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 Copy Share Image
