Broken Skies Quotes

“As I told you, everything will change. Your friends, your family, your lovers. They will drain you dry, drop by drop. Every time you grant a wish, you give away a little of your soul. It may not seem like much, or even be noticeable at first. But if you live long enough, you’ll start to feel something missing, and you’ll always wonder what exactly you gave up.”
― Veronica Douglas, Broken Skies

“Remember this—genie magic manifests only in service to others. As a djinn, you have innate command over the sky and the wind—which is honestly more power than one being deserves. Wishes, on the other hand, call us to improve the world around us, not our own lives.” I mulled it over. “That seems a little unfair.” Her eyes burned, and her hand stopped mid brush. “Unfair? Tell me Nevaeh, what did you truly do to deserve your power? Study for decades like an archmage? No. You were born with it. The universe gave you an extraordinary amount of power you did not earn. It’s your job to earn it.” Her words were like a slap across the face, and I blushed as shame warmed my neck. Satisfied, she nodded and continued brushing the dog. “Think of it this way. The universe is putting a very large bet on you. It sees someone who can change the world, if only they had the right tools.” I swallowed. That was one heck of a bet. Mavia rose, placed the dog down on the ground, and gave me an expectant stare. “Now, it’s time for Louis’s walk. You’ve got one question left.”
― Veronica Douglas, Broken Skies