Lots of death, huh? Personally, I'm trying to avoid lots of death, but you guys have fun! — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Running with a drowsy child of Hades was more like doing a 3 -legged race with a life size rag doll. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
She said this in the same way you might say Fields of Punishment or Hades's gym shorts. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Nico, I've seen a lot of brave things. But what you just did? That was maybe the bravest. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Your destiny grows clearer, Jason Grace. When the choice comes again- storm or fire- remember me. And do not despair. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
He scowled at Jason. "And please, I don't like being touched. Don't ever grab me again. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
She grabbed his face and pulled him into a kiss, which effectively shut him up. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
What horrible things would you have to do in your life to get woven into Hades's underwear? — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
No," Frank said. "I'm only a centurion." Jason cursed in Latin. "He means he can't control a whole legion. He's not of… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
He was making a brave attempt, but Jason could see the sadness lingering in his eyes. Something had happened to him... something… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Really? That would be a first. I'm the son of Hades , Jason. I might as well be covered in blood or… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Nico's voice was like broken glass. "I- I wasn't in love with Annabeth." "You were jealous of her," Jason said. "That's why… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Two U.S. Marine skeletons guarded the doors. They grinned down at us, rocket-propelled grenade launchers held across their chests. "You know," Grover… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Jason's fingers itched to draw his sword. He'd met plenty of scary demigods, but he was starting to realize that Nico di… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Husband, we talked about this," Persephone chided. "You can't go around incinerating every hero. Besides, he's brave. I like that." Hades rolled… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
We need music," Nico said. "How's your singing?" "Um, no. Can't you just, like, tell it to open? You're the son of… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Go with what your heart tells you, or you will lose all. Hades feeds on doubt and hopelessness. He will trick you… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“I will see you again,’ Hades promised. ‘I will prepare a room for you at the palace in case you do not… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The name says it all. That's where Dad (Hades) tries out his new punishment ideas, but he says the traditional ones still… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
It is," I said. "And it's not even difficult. But I need your promise on the River Styx." "What?" Dionysus cried. "You… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I'm afraid not." Hades sighed. "My son here convinced me that perhaps I should prioritize my list of enemies." He glared at… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
We got an expression ride back to the palace of Hades. Nico sent word ahead, thanks to some ghost he summoned out… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I held out a lead figurine of Hades—the little Mythomagic statue Nico had abandoned when he fled camp last winter. Nico hesitated.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
As for my brothers,' Zeus said, 'we are thankful -' he cleared his throat, like the words were hard to get out… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I don't feel that way anymore," Nico muttered. "I mean... I gave up on Percy. I was young and impressionable, and I-… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Have you any idea how much my kingdom has swollen in this past century alone, how many subdivisions I've had to open?"… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The giant raised his fist, and a voice cut through the dream. "Leo!" Jason was shaking his shoulder. "Hey, man, why are… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
They would find this House of Hades. They'd take the Doors of Death. And by the gods, if Leo had to design… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“The older lady harrumphed. "I warned you, daughter. This scoundrel Hades is no good. You could've married the god of doctors or… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Hades smiled coldly. "Hello, Father. You're looking...young." "Hades," Kronos growled. "I hope you and the ladies have come to pledge your allegiance."… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Kronos couldn't have risen if it hadn't been for a lot of demigods who felt abandoned by their parents," I said. "They… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Nico strode forward. The enemy army fell back before him like he radiated death, which of course he did. Through the face… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Oh, did you expect me to play fair?" Cupid laughed. "I am the god of love. I am never fair. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Hazel frowned. "Why that one?" "You don't see the ghost?" Frank asked. "Ghost?" Nico asked. Okay... if Frank was seeing a ghost… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Frank heard a laugh behind him. He glanced back and couldn't believe what he saw. Nico di Angelo was actually smiling. "That's… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Hades raised an eyebrow. When he sat forward in his throne, shadowy faces appeared in the folds of his black robes, faces… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“I don't know if you've ever had a crush on somebody that bad, but Hades became obsessed. He kept sketches of Persephone… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“That would be a first. I’m the son of Hades, Jason. I might as well be covered in blood or sewage, the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Hades," Kronos growled. "I hope you and the ladies have come to pledge your allegiance." "I'm afraid not." Hades sighed. "My son… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“That awkward moment when you jump out a window because your friend jumped out a window, then you remember that your other friend can… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
Oh, dear Hazel.” Aphrodite folded her fan. “Such optimism, yet you have heartrending days ahead of you. Of course war is coming. Love and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
Kids, if anything, are harder to write for because they are a more discerning audience. They will not stay with you if you go… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“He started toward the entrance. Seriously, how could he not? He stopped when he noticed the girl. She was kneeling in her vegetable garden,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
Hercules used noise! Brass bells! He scared them away with the most horrible sound he could-" said Percy "Percy... Chiron's collection! — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“When you take someone’s hand and lead them to Valhalla, you get a glimpse into their soul.” “Did that happen when you took me?”… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“he didn’t look as good as Piper had last night after she’d suddenly been transformed.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share
There’s my baby!” I cried, quite carried away. “There’s my Poochiekins!” Ammit ran at me and leaped into my arms, nuzzling me with his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“Leo plunked the cheese wheel in front of me. "Cut me a wedge of this, my good ma. Chop-chop!" I scowled at him. "Don't… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
It's all still about having a good story. You have to have a good story as your anchor, as your main focus. So for… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
I disobeyed Ra's wishes, and so he ordered my onw father, Shu-" "Hang on," I said. "Shoe?" "S-h-u," she said. "The god of the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“Nico knelt and picked it up. He regarded Jason, as if waiting for an attack. "If the others found out-" "If the others found… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
[Hazel] hissed in frustration. 'I hate eidolons. I thought Piper made them promise to stay away.' 'Oh...' Frank said, like he'd just had his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
