“Piper had a new entry in her top-ten list of Times Piper Felt Useless . Fighting Shrimpzilla with a dagger and a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
This is Leo. I'm the... What's my title? Am I like, admiral, or captain, or..." "Repair boy." "Very funny, Piper. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Love is the most powerful motivator in the world. It spurs mortals to greatness. Their noblest and bravest acts are done for… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Piper wondered if Olympian gods ever blasted their kids with lightning for being evil, or grounded them in the Underworld.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Shut up, me" Leo said out loud. "What?" Piper asked. "Nothing," he said. "Long night. I think I'm hallucinating. It's cool. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Being a hero doesn’t mean you’re invincible. It just means that you’re brave enough to stand up and do what’s needed. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Leo: "So...giants who can throw mountains. Friendly wolves that will eat us if we show weakness. Evil espresso drinks. Gotcha. Maybe this… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Piper and Hazel were ready to go, but first Annabeth turned to Percy, who was leaning on the starboard rail, gazing over… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Jason muttered "And I saw something...Really terrible." "That was Hera," Thalia grumbled, "Her Majesty, the Loose Cannon." "That's it, Thalia Grace," Said… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Gods of Olympus.” Piper stared at Leo. “What happened to you ?” His hair was greased back. He had welding goggles on… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
He also didn't mind Piper's using him for a pillow. She had a cute way of breathing when she slept - inhaling… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Leo scratched his head. “Well I dunno about Enchiladas-“ “Enceladus,” Piper corrected. “Whatever. But Old Potty Face mentioned another name. Porpoise Fear,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Festus just detected a large group of eagles behind us—long-range radar, still not in sight.” Piper leaned over the console. “Are you… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Piper gave Lit a friendly sorry-about-that smile. Even with her hair messed up and wearing two-day-old clothes, she looked extremely cute, and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I don't deserve you." "You're not allowed to say that." "Why not?" "It's a breakup line. Unless you're breaking up-" Jason leaned… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Jason turned to Leo. “Do you think you can fly this thing?” “Um…” Leo put his hand on the side of the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
He touched the screen as if trying to reach through with his hand. "You're a wonderful young lady. I don't tell you… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“So…these Pillars of Hercules. Are they dangerous?” Annabeth stayed focused on the cliffs. “For Greeks, the pillars marked the end of the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Percy pulled Annabeth close and kissed her...long enough for it to get really awkward for Piper, though she said nothing. She thought… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Commander Tool Belt" Jason said. "Bad Boy Supreme" Piper said. "Chef Leo the Tofu Taco Expert." They laughed and told stories about… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
[Piper] rushed to get dressed. By the time she got up on deck, the others had already gathered—all hastily dressed except for… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Briefly, the nymphaeum glowed with a softer light, like a full moon. Piper smelled exotic spices and blooming roses. She heard distant… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Percy and Hedge lay on the deck, looking exhausted. Hedge was missing his shoes. He grinned at the sky, muttering, “Awesome. Awesome.”… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“All of them had been give a makeover. Leo was wearing pinstriped pants, black leather shoes, a white collarless shirt with suspenders,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Besides, Reyna will do what she can to slow things down. She's still on our side. I know she is." "You trust… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Gaea?” Leo shook his head. “Isn’t that Mother Nature? She’s supposed to have, like, flowers in her hair and birds singing around… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Aphrodite,” [Annabeth] said. “Venus?” Hazel asked in amazement. “Mom,” Piper said with no enthusiasm. “Girls!” The goddess spread her arms like she… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Blackjack," Percy said, "this is Piper and Jason. They're friends." The horse nickered. "Uh, maybe later," Percy answered. Piper had heard that… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Piper bit her lip. The last thing she wanted to do was check Katopris for more terrifying images. 'I've tried,'she said.'The dagger… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Piper leaned toward [Jason], her caramel braid falling over her shoulder. Her multicolored eyes made it hard for him to think straight.… — 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
![“[Piper] rushed to get dressed. By the time she got up on deck, the others had already gathered—all hastily dressed except for Coach Hedge, who had pulled the night watch. Frank’s Vancouver Winter Olympics shirt was inside out. Percy wore pajama pants and a bronze breastplate, which was an…” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/562/rick-riordan-27_arms_piper-rushed-to-get-dressed-by-the-time_2960286.jpg)
![“Aphrodite,” [Annabeth] said. “Venus?” Hazel asked in amazement. “Mom,” Piper said with no enthusiasm. “Girls!” The goddess spread her arms like she wanted a group hug. The three demigods did not oblige. Hazel backed into a palmetto tree.” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/684/rick-riordan-27_amazement_aphrodite-annabeth-said-venus-hazel-aske_422068.jpg)
![“Piper leaned toward [Jason], her caramel braid falling over her shoulder. Her multicolored eyes made it hard for him to think straight. “And where is this place?” she asked. “A . . . uh, a town called Split.” “Split.” She smelled really good—like blooming honeysuckle. “Um, yeah.” Jason wondered if…” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/a67/rick-riordan-27_aphrodite_piper-leaned-toward-jason-her-caramel-br_1636169.jpg)