“half-blood is dangerous. It’s scary. Most of the time, it gets you killed in painful, nasty ways.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Remake the wild, a little at a time, each in your own corner of the world. You cannot wait for anyone else,… — 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
I'll let you and Zia have some quality time," she told me. "Just the two of you and your coat. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Her greed offended the Aesir. So they did the only logical thing: they burned her. Three times, actually. Each” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
You have to work hard to get to the top of your game. I think every writer has doubts! I still do… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“How did you do that?” “Practice. A few times running into walls. A few accidental trips to China.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
My girlfriend: sophomore honors student, demigod, and—oh, yeah—head architect for redesigning the palace of the gods on Mount Olympus in her spare… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“You may choose to believe or not, but the fact is that immortal means immortal. Can you imagine that for a moment,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I think children love reading, and they will make time for it if we put the right books into their hands. And… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Stop!" Narcissus got to his feet. "This is not right! This person is obviously not awesome, so he must be..." He struggled… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“How many times had I been caught in such a dilemma? Do I destroy the Trojans or the Greeks? Do I flirt… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Doughboy," I said. "What is this scroll?" "A spell lost in time!" he pronounced. "Ancient words of tremendous power!" "Well?" I demanded.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I have moments like that alot, when my brain falls asleep or something, and the next thing I know I've missed something,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I found myself staring at her, which was stupid since I'd seen her a billion times. Still, she seemed so much more… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The first time Calypso came to check on [Leo], it was to complain about the noise. “Smoke and fire,” she said. “Clanging… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Right,” I said. “So the baboon, the crocodile…any other pets I should know about?” Amos thought for a moment. “Visible ones? No,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
For an absurd moment, I wondered if Ammit devoured the hearts of wicked cows, and if he liked the beefy taste. -… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Water liked to be free. Given time, water could overcome any barrier, and it hated to be trapped, just like Percy. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Don't decide yet," Hephaestus advised. "Wait until daybreak. Daybreak is a good time for decisions. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“We cannot defeat him. We can only buy you time... Twelve minutes... I can give you that” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
For a moment, Percy actually remembered what it was like to be happy. He had an amazing girlfriend. They could have a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Apparently, Clytius hadn’t expected her to be quite so suicidal. He was slow raising his sword. By the time he slashed, Hazel… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Shut up,” Thoth and I said at the same time. He looked at me with surprise. “So, Sadie…you are trying to stay… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“In that moment, he chose Greek. He threw in his lot with Camp Half-Blood-and the horses changed. The storm clouds inside burned… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“I was afraid to try it, but I thought: Horus? Well, it’s about time, the other voice said. Hello, Carter. ‘Oh, no,’… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I've been reading Greek mythology since I was a kid. I also taught it when I was a sixth grade teacher, so… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“There are too many of them." Reyna wondered bitterly how many times she'd said that in her demigod career. She should have… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Kids ask me questions. You'd think after doing this for four years, I would have heard every single question anyone could think… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
We'd spent maybe ten minutes together, during which time I'd accidentally swung a sword at her, she'd saved my life, and I'd… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“I didn’t have patience for grudges. My years on the street had taught me that it was pointless to whine and moan… — 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
“Your fatal flaw is personal loyalty, Percy. You do not know when it is time to cut your losses. To save a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Most of the time, Alex identified as female, but today he was definitely male. Sometimes I slipped up and used the wrong… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“I have moments like that alot, when my brain falls asleep or something, and the next thing I know I've missed something,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Time for the last stupid deed! Are you excited? Hercules was. He was ready to be done with this nonsense. So was… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“As it did every time she saw Frank, Hazel’s heart performed a little skip-beat tap-dance—which really irritated her. Sure, he was a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
My problem is never ideas. I've got more than I'll ever have time to write. It's all about how many I can… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The way Leo figured it, he spent more time crashing than he did flying. If there was a rewards card for frequent… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The horse seemed to bend time and space as he ran, blurring the landscape and making Frank feel like he'd just drunk… — 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
“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 Image
[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 Image
![“The first time Calypso came to check on [Leo], it was to complain about the noise. “Smoke and fire,” she said. “Clanging on metal all day long. You’re scaring away the birds!” “Oh, no, not the birds!” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9c6/rick-riordan-27_bird_the-first-time-calypso-came-to-check-on_1659208.jpg)
![“[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 own daily happy thought. 'Piper made them promise to stay off the ship and not possess any of us. But if they followed us, and used other bodies to attack…” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8da/rick-riordan-27_body_hazel-hissed-in-frustration-i-hate-eidol_24349.jpg)