I am Persephone" she said, her voice thin and papery. "Welcome, demigods. Nico squashed a pomegranate under his boot. "Welcome? After last… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Then there was Nico di Angelo. Dang, that kid gave Leo the freaky-deakies. He sat back in his leather aviator jacket, his… — 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," 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
“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
Yeah, well,” Nico said, “not giving people a second thought…that can be dangerous. — 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
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
“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
“And, Bianca, come with me. I would like to speak with you." "What about me?" Nico asked.” — 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
As for my brothers,' Zeus said, 'we are thankful -' he cleared his throat, like the words were hard to get out… — 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
“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
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
“Dalmatia,” Nico said, making Jason jump. Holy Romulus . . . Jason wished he could put a bell around Nico di Angelo’s… — 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
“This is so cool!" Nico said, jumping up and down in the driver's seat. "Is this really the sun? I thought Helios… — 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
Nico, I've seen a lot of brave things. But what you just did? That was maybe the bravest. — 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
“You are a half-blood," Zoe Nightshade said. Her accent was hard to place. It sounded old-fashioned, like she was reading from a… — 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
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
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
“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
