“I smelled barbecue before I reached the house, and that made me madder than ever, because I really love barbecue.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“As of this moment,' Sadie growled, 'my brother's name is Punching Bag. Seems he hasn't been telling me everything.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Some pain shouldn’t be wished away so easily. It has to be dealt with, even embraced. — 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
“You are amazing," she said. "And you make a very handsome elephant.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Yeah, Hera was definitely channelling her inner Wicked Witch of the West that day.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Chiron looked surprised. “I thought that would be obvious enough. The entrance to the Underworld is in Los Angeles.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“SWEEP!' THe Titan grinned with delight and did a victory dance.'Sweep, sweep, sweep!” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Um...is that thing tame ?" Frank said. The horse whinnied angrily. "I don't think so," Percy guessed. "He just said, 'I will… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Python opened his eyes. "What do you want?" "To sing you songs about my awesomeness!" "Oh, please. Just kill me now." "Okay!"… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
It's not bad enough I am exiled? It's not bad enough you take away the few good heroes I'm allowed to meet?… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Ever since my famous battle with Python, I've had a phobia of scaly reptilian creatures. (Especially if you include my stepmother, Hera.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Walt's face lit up. "Sadie, Ptah was more than the craftsman god, right? Didn't they call him the God of Opening?" "Um...Possibly."… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Four different kinds of Tater Tots?" I felt overwhelmed by culinary confusion. "Why would anyone need so many? Chili. Sweet potato. Blue?” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“So, you invite a wild rabbit living in Italy to a party on the island of Crete. What’s it supposed to do,… — 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… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“If it weren't for dreams," he said. "I wouldn't know half the things I know about the future. They're better than Olympus… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“It’s a training camp,” Leo realized. He looked at Aphros in awe. “You train heroes, the same way Chiron does?” Aphros nodded,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Back in medieval times, " I said, "we used oil of vitriol for its healing properties. No doubt that's why Commodus had… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Meg, what I'm about to do - never, ever try this on your own." I felt a bit silly giving this advice… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Yeah, you bet Romani.' Percy bared his forearm and showed them the brand he'd got at Camp Jupiter- the SPQR mark, with… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“What’s the best practical joke you’ve ever played on another camper? Connor: The golden mango! Travis: Oh, dude, that was awesome. Connor:… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Yes, an actual full-sized camel. If you find that confusing, just think how the criosphinx must have felt. Where did the camel… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Can you surf really well, then?" I looked at Grover, who was trying hard not to laugh. "Jeez, Nico," I said. "I've… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Setne laughed. “Nice try, dol. You guys sit tight. If you make it through the big shake-up, I’ll come back and get… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Annabeth dies, trying to keep her boyfriend, the Son of Poseidon, from drowning.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“He'd gone from sixteen to seventy-five in a matter of seconds, but the old-man smell happened instantly, like boom. Congratulations! You stink!” — 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
