“You think you're gonna find your soul. Ever since I've known you, you've been thinkin' that someday you're gonna crack and end up like your daddy. And you're been looking for proof that you won't. What you don't realize is this: the looking is the proof. Trust me when I tell you that Billy Dent never had a moment's doubt in his life about what he was and what he was doing. Your doubt is your soul”
Barry Lyga is an American novelist known for his works focused on the themes of adolescence, exploring issues of identity, growth, and self-discovery. Born on September 11, 1971, his distinctive writing style has earned him a dedicated following among readers of all ages. more
“Sons aren't their fathers. Not the good, not the bad. Sons get second chances.”
“Do ye always drool like that? Is it a family trait, lass?”
“She told me that love has a magic all its own.”
“Lydia Barratt, "táim in grá leat." Erik took a knee. "Say ya will marry me lassie.”