“We are not lost mermaids with seaweed hair and coins for eyes, but human girls, alive and found. We are sisters, and we did not drown.” SistersAlly CondieAtlantia Book:Atlantia Source: Atlantia
“After we sat, Ava glared sidelong at Giti. 'Sorry I slap you last week, but I did not think you would ever stop talking, and I had somewhere to go.' Then, with a quick toss of her head, 'Bad day.” FoundYaSlapUnbrokenAtlantiaSkink Book:Persianality Source: Persianality
“Under star-dark seas and skies of gold Live those Above and those Below They sing and weep, both high and deep While over and under the ocean rolls” PoetrySongsLullabyAlly CondieThe OceanAtlantia Book:Atlantia Source: Atlantia
“Everyone dies. The don't all have the chance to see what they wanted most. At least I've seen the Above. At least I've known True.” LifeDeathContentmentAlly CondieAtlantia Book:Atlantia Source: Atlantia
“What are the gifts given to we who live Below?" "Long life, health, strength, and happiness." "What is the curse of those who live Above?" "Short life, illness, weakness, and misery." "Is this fair?" "It is fair. It is as the gods decreed at the time of the Divide. Some have to stay Above so that humanity might survive Below." "Then give thanks.” GiftsCursesAlly CondieAtlantiaThe Divide Book:Atlantia Source: Atlantia
“We Persian women certainly know how to hold our tongues, but when emotions flare, we say it, and say it hot. Maybe Middle-Eastern weather creates residents who feel and respond in ways bizarre to the rest of the world. I'm sure culture and weather connect in some way.” FoundAtlantiaUncagedSkink Book:Persianality Source: Persianality