The Serpent's Shadow (Kane Chronicles, #3)

by Rick Riordan

The King Tut masks flew off the penguins, revealing them to be—gasp—penguins.

Met them. Killed them. Got the T-shirt.

Perhaps I should mention that one of my many talents is making people angry.

If you find that confusing, just think how the criosphinx must have felt.

It’s not easy finding a place to stash a griffin, especially when he’s pulling a boat. You can’t just parallel-park something like that and put a few coins in the meter.

Otherwise he eats them too fast and gets hiccups.

It worked great, except when Felix yelled down at the mortals, “Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas!”

“Lost shadows,” I muttered. “This sounds like that Peter Pan story.”

Fair means everyone gets what they need. And the only way to get what you need is to make that happen yourself.

Letting the pigeon rule the world sounded like a bad idea.

Besides, I’m a cat. I respect the sanctity of sleep.”

As for me, I needed no magic. I was a natural at drama.

[Why are you thanking me, Sadie? That wasn’t a compliment.]

“Knowledge of any value can’t be given. It must be sought and earned.

But you’ll have to connect the freckles, as they say.” “Dots,” I said.

“please do not refer to the Devourer of Souls as Poochiekins.”

You finally make a name for yourself as a big-shot magician, what does your dad do? He goes and becomes a god.”

I felt the urge to speak quietly. [Yes, Carter. It was a first for me. Thanks for asking.]

Soon I’d be huddled in an underground bunker eating army rations and cackling as I sewed together the pockets of all the boys who’d jilted me.

It took all of my willpower not to feel sorry for the poor little world-destroying, sun-devouring serpent.

Rules had their place. They kept us from unraveling.

Aren’t children adorable?

Besides, you’re a cat. It’s your nature to think you’re the center of the universe.” She stared at him blankly. “But I am the center of the universe.”

music and magic both needed a little chaos within the order.

if it’s any consolation…dealing with any man means dealing with multiple personalities.”

This is too confusing, too unfair. I can’t handle a relationship like this. But my heart said: Shut up! Yes, I can!