My mother was gone. The whole world should be black and cold. Nothing should look beautiful. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Yay!” Tyson went around the couches and gave everyone a big hug—even Octavian, who didn't look thrilled about it. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Look, I never wanted to be a half-blood. most of the time it gets you killed in nasty, dangerous ways. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Amos sipped his coffee. The faraway look on his face reminded me of my dad. “I don’t want to scare you.” “Too… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Armed with my sword and wand, I was all set for a stroll through the swamp to look for a hungry monster.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Oh you two look delicious," Bast said, licking her lips. "No, no-er, I mean wonderful. Now, off you go! — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I've got this." Apollo stepped forward. His fiery armor was so bright it was hard to look at, and his matching Ray-Bans… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Look, I need to tell you something,' I continued. The words came stumbling out of me. 'I couldnt stand it if...I dont… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Brother,” Artemis chided. “You do not help my Hunters. You do not look at, talk to, or flirt with my Hunters. And… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Oh, my dear! I’m afraid you’ve mistaken me for someone else! My name is Rhea Silvia. I was the mother to Romulus… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I love New York. You can pop out of the Underworld in Central Park, hail a taxi, head down Fifth Avenue with… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Look," Percy continued, "I know I'm new here. I know you guys don't like to mention the massacre in the nineteen eighties-"… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Yeah." He took one last look at the cityscape of Rome, turning bloodred in the sunset. "Festus, raise the sails. We've got… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
He nodded nervously. ‘He looks like a magician. I hate magicians. They usually have rabbits.’ I stared at him. ‘You’re scared of… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Look, ladies, we've been over this. I don't even remember killing Medusa. I don't remember anything! Can't we just call a truce… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Leo took out a pen and autographed the arm of one of the nymphs. “Narcissus is a loser! He’s so weak, he… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The afterlife looks different to every soul," he said, "depending on whatthey believe. For that guy, Egypt must've made a strong impression… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Nico, you can do this," Jason said. "It might be embarrassing, but it's for the scepter." Nico didn't look convinced. In fact… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Purple light passed over the paper, but nothing happened. "Next!" Amy said. She was sure the man in black was going to… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I can't actually wrap my mind around it easily - I can't really visualize what 2 million books looks like... So I… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
And do you know what a full-fledged war would look like, Percy?" "Bad?" I guessed. "Imagine the world in chaos. Nature at… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
His left eyebrow crept higher and higher as I told him the strange bits like the glowing letters and serpent staff. "Well,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
And, whoa!" He turned to Mr.D. "Your the wine dude? No way!" Mr.D turned hi eyes away from me and gave Nico… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
While Leo fussed over his helm controls, Hazel and Frank relayed the story of the fish-centaurs and their training camp. 'Incredible,' Jason… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Suddenly his expression turned to alarm. He sprinted toward us. For a moment I had an absurd vision of myself on the… — 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
And yes,Percy,of course they are now in our United States. Look at your symbol,the eagle of Zeus. Look at the statue of… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
You both passed out,” Percy said. “I don’t know why, but Ella told me not to worry about it. She said you… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
In the center stood a marble alter, where a kid in a toga was doing some sort of ritual in front of… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The driver got out smiling. He looked about seventeen or eighteen, and for a second, I had the uneasy feeling it was… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Never seen Jason fly before," Percy grumbled. "He looks like a blond Superman — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Well . . . sure good to be together again. Arguing. Almost dying. Abject terror. Oh, look. It's our floor. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Race you to the road?" I said. "You are so going to lose." She (Annabeth) took off down Half-Blood Hill and I… — 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
Leo's biggest surprise: One look from Jason, and all three of them knew the game plan. When had that happened, that they… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
If you've seen a crab's mouth, all foamy and gross with whiskers and snapping bits, you can imagine this one didn't look… — 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
