“Yes, Jason Grace." Favonius arched an eyebrow. "I fell in love with a dude . Does that shock you?” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“ To my wonderful readers: Sorry about that last cliff-hanger. Well, no, not really. HAHAHAHA. But seriously, I love you guys. ” — 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
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
Nico, I've seen a lot of brave things. But what you just did? That was maybe the bravest. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Now fight me! For today thee House of Hades will be called the saviors of Olympus. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Lots of death, huh? Personally, I'm trying to avoid lots of death, but you guys have fun! — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Nay if even in the house of Hades the dead forget their dead, yet will I even there be mindful of my… — Homer 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
“Nico drew his sword. His smile was even more unsettling than his scowl. "Underground," he said. "My favorite place." Underground was not… — 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
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
“Yeah, okay. But, Nico, you do choose how to live your life. You want to trust somebody? Maybe take a risk that… — 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
“Oh, he's not like that," said Favonius. Jason flinched. "You can read my mind?" "I don't need to." Favonius tossed his bronze… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“So now I get the scepter?" Jason asked. Cupid laughed. Unfortunately, you could not wield it. Only a child of the Underworld… — 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
“ Poor Nico di Angelo. The god's voice was tinged with disappointment. Do you know what you want, much less what I… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“ Still hiding, Cupid said, smashing another skeleton to pieces. You do not have the strength. "Nico," Jason managed to say, "it's… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“But in his heart, he wanted to be at Camp Half-Blood. The months he'd spent there with Piper and Leo had felt… — 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 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
“ I tried to help you make better choices. You could have saved yourself. But you defied me at every step. You… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“About five meters ahead, Nico was swinging his black sword with one hand, holding the scepter of Diocletian aloft with the other.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“I want to read The Mark of Athena and The House of Hades by Rick Riordan!-Carter” — Carter Ebert 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
“Whenever he felt like giving up, plopping himself down, and dying (which was, like, every ten minutes), he reached over and took… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Is this guy Love or Death?" Jason growled. Ask your friends, Cupid said. Frank, Hazel, and Percy met my counterpart, Thanatos. We… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Nico knelt and picked it up. He regarded Jason, as if waiting for an attack. "If the others found out-" "If the… — 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
“Very good, Jason Grace," Notus said. "You are a son of Jupiter, yet you have chosen your own path- as all the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Nothing?" Favonius cried. "The one you care for most... plunged into Tartarus, and you still will not allow the truth?" Suddenly Jason… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Nico drank from the chalice, then offered it to Jason. "You asked me about trust, and taking a risk? Well, here you… — 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
The truth hit him. Jason wasn't quite Roman anymore. His time at Camp Half-Blood had changed him. Reyna had recognized that. Apparently,… — 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
“ Love is on every side, Cupid said. And no one's side. Don't ask what Love can do for you. "Great," Jason… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image