How we cite our quotes: Chapter.Paragraph
Quote #7
As if on cue, a flash of lightning shows me that Mango is definitely not on the bed. The only thing there is, is a Mango-shaped space. (13.56)
Poor Mia. Losing Mango is one of the hardest things she's ever had to deal with. The way she describes a hole in her life after Mango's death reminds us just how important he was to her. Even with all of her family and friends around, Mia's never felt more alone and upset.
Quote #8
How is it possible that I'll never hold him or pet him or hear his wheezes again? He's gone, and he took what was left of Grandpa's soul with him. I'm all alone. Did Mango know how much I loved him? (14.8)
Yikes. Mia's emotional since her cat died, but also because she believes he took the last part of her grandpa's soul along with him. That was her last piece of comfort after her grandpa's death, and she feels lost without both of them (her grandpa and her kitty). It makes her feel like no one is there to support her, and no one gets her anymore. Cue the waterworks.
Quote #9
The newspaper is on the table, and I glance at the large headline type. All the letters are black. I can sense a kind of depth to them, but their colors are gone. I almost laugh remembering how I used to wish all the letters would just be black. (14.41)
It might be tough for us to understand (since most of us don't see colors floating around whenever we hear music), but Mia is lonely once her colors disappear. She feels lost without them. They help her process her emotions and harness her artistic talents, so it's sad when they go.