Shadow over the Pumpkin Queen Quotes

“As I blink up at the building, it’s hard to believe the basement was once a spotless, sterile morgue. Since Scorch moved in, the basement has been full of quaint dragon signs instead: Platter-sized pawprints. Shiny shed scales. A few sneaky bites missing from the roast turkey in the icebox.
Through the cobweb-covered windows, I spot Scorch now curled on a rug by the fireplace, snoring softly. Luna’s favorite book of bedtime stories rests beside him, waiting for her next visit.
Warmth spreads from my cotton heart at the sight. I’m thrilled that he has a home now— here, with us.”
― Megan Shepherd, Shadow over the Pumpkin Queen

“After you, my patchwork princess.”
― Megan Shepherd, Shadow over the Pumpkin Queen

“Now, I feel as if I’ve lived lifetimes since I was that timid girl marrying Jack atop Spiral Hill. I’ve traveled to wondrously new realms: towns where the rivers flow with melted chocolate and forests with sly foxes offering pie. I’ve even seen the ocean in all its beautiful, terrifying vastness.
And I’ve been tested.”
― Megan Shepherd, Shadow over the Pumpkin Queen