The Leira Chronicles Boxed Set #2 Quotes

“Despite everything, this is a very good day. Remember that, both of you. There will be horrors in the world that you won’t be able to solve without some anguish. But it doesn’t mean you can’t find moments of joy.”
― Martha Carr, The Leira Chronicles Boxed Set #2: Books 7-12

“I've always thought it was the loss of the little things that hurt the most when a friend dies. Having coffee with them or expecting to hear their voice when you go to work." The troll let out a sigh and crossed his paws over his belly. "When does the sadness go away?" "Son, that is a question without an answer. Grief is something we all want to avoid, but it's really the balm we need. It's there to help us remember what we love about the one we lost and to take it in even deeper. But how long it takes varies and it will probably come for a visit, and then leave for a while, only to return later to help open your heart again, just a little bit more." "I need to get on with things. I can't wait for grief to be done with me." The old man nodded his head. "Too true. Life goes marching forward all the time. That is another one of the blessings. We can put ourselves back into the flow of life and let it carry us for a while, like a river. We go about our day, we get things done and in the background, grief still talks to us, reminding us that we were loved, and therefore, we will be again.”
― Martha Carr, The Leira Chronicles Boxed Set #2: Books 7-12

“Or you can choose grace. To let it all go in one fell swoop. There will be no middle ground here.” He waved his arm and shook his shaggy head, letting out a tired sigh. “But I will offer this. Instead of wondering what was lost, take a moment and wonder what could be gained. What could still be lost if you don’t let go.”
― Martha Carr, The Leira Chronicles Boxed Set #2: Books 7-12

“And you, Correk,” said Turner. “You can choose to stay angry and remember what Harkin did. Most would feel that’s the appropriate choice. Protect yourself from future hurt. Frankly, that’s utter bullshit. You would be signing up to carry a duffel bag of shit on your back and occasionally leaning back to take a good whiff. I don’t personally recommend it.”
― Martha Carr, The Leira Chronicles Boxed Set #2: Books 7-12

“Tell him the truth and keep it short. No one actually cares about all the reasons you did something wrong. It’s a half-assed way of saying you’re sorry, not sorry. Admit what you did and stand in it.”
― Martha Carr, The Leira Chronicles Boxed Set #2: Books 7-12

“Can I tell you what I'm doing? I'm in search of a new story for myself. I need something to do that gets me excited in the morning and wears me out by bedtime.”
― Martha Carr, The Leira Chronicles Boxed Set #2: Books 7-12

“Normalize cruelty and cheating and mix it with power. Legitimate power works the best. Stir in as much chaos as possible and before you know it, old norms are gone, and everyone is off kilter.”
― Martha Carr, The Leira Chronicles Boxed Set #2: Books 7-12