I had a crush on Percy," Nico spat. "That's the truth. That's the big secret. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Percy is the most powerful demigod I've ever met. No offense to you guys but it's true. — 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
Nico, I've seen a lot of brave things. But what you just did? That was maybe the bravest. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“And, Bianca, come with me. I would like to speak with you." "What about me?" Nico asked.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Whoa," said Nico as he climbed off the bus. "Is that a climbing wall?" "Yeah," I (Percy) said. "Why is there lava… — 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
You know what would help this boy?" Demeter mused. "Farming." Persephone rolled her eyes. "Mother-" "Six months behind a plow. Excellent character… — 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
Think long and hard about how you proceed, Nico di Angelo. You cannot lie to Cupid. If you let your anger rule… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Who wants us?" Bianca demanded. "Because if you think you'll get a ransom, you're wrong. We don't have any family. Nico and… — 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
“Nico," he said gently, "I've seen a lot of brave things. But what you just did? That was maybe the bravest.” — 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
Christmas in the Underworld was NOT my idea. If I'd known what was coming, I would've called in sick. I could've avoided… — 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
“Bianca di Angelo shivered. "That explains Nico, you remember last summer, those guys who tried to attack us in the alley in… — 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
“For a long time,’ Nico said, ‘I had a crush on you. I just wanted you to know.’ Percy looked at Nico.… — 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
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
“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
Grover and Nico came back from their walk, and Grover helped me fix up my wounded arm. "It's green!" Nico said with… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
You promised you would protect her Nico said. He might as well have stabbed me with a rusty dagger.It would've hurt less… — 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
“Nico studied his face – his sea-green eyes, his grin, his ruffled black hair. Somehow Percy Jackson seemed like a regular guy… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“I'm scared," Nico mumbled. He was fiddling with something—a little metal toy soldier of some kind. "Stop talking!" Dr. Thorn said. "Face… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Nico’s anger turned as cold and dark as his blade. He’d been morphed into a few plants himself, and he didn’t appreciate… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Oo!" Nico raised his hand. "What about Dr. Thorn? That was awesome how you shot him with arrows! Is he dead?” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Don't talk to my sister that way." Nico said. His voice quivered, but I was impressed that he had the guts to… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Images flashed through his mind. He saw Nico and his sister on a snowy mountain cliff in Maine, Percy Jackson protecting them… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Please tell me your master isn't Aeolus." "That airhead?" Favonius snorted. "No, of course not." "He means Eros." Nico's voice turned edgy.… — 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
Nico danced around like he needed to use the restroom. "Does Zeus really have lightning bolts that do six hundred damage? Does… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I looked down at my clothes. They were slashed to pieces and full of bullet holes, but I was fine. Not a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The way to beat Luke," he said. "If I'm right, it's the only way you'll stand a chance." I took a deep… — 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
“It made sense, and I felt kind of stupid. I’d been hanging around dryads” — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
“he didn’t look as good as Piper had last night after she’d suddenly been transformed.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
