Yeah, well,” Nico said, “not giving people a second thought…that can be dangerous. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Well," I said. "If you need me, I'll be outside, playing with sharp objects. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
As we rose over the rooftops I caught my breath-well, if you can catch your breath underwater. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Why are they so sad?” I asked. “Well, they’re dead,” Carter speculated. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I found that things weren't going well upstairs. Carter was a crumpled heap of chicken warrior on the slope of the pyramid. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Son of Poseidon? East asked. I nodded. Took a dip in the Styx? Hudson asked. Yep. They made digusted sounds. Well that's… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Very well! It shall be as you say. But my son, pray this works. I am praying. I'm talking to you, right?… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Is it fair your life burns so short and bright? Death had asked. "No such thing as fair," Frank told himself. "If… — 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
That really was NOT fun, though. Well, the hitting-her-with-a-stick part, that was fun. But crashing into a concrete bear? NOT fun. — 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
I hoped they couldn't run very fast with those stubby little legs and flippers, but they waddled along pretty well. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Leo scratched his head. “Well I dunno about Enchiladas-“ “Enceladus,” Piper corrected. “Whatever. But Old Potty Face mentioned another name. Porpoise Fear,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Even Dionysus's welcome-home speech wasn't enough to dampen my spirits. "Yes, yes, so the little brat didn't get himself killed and now… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Thalia had been turned into a pine tree when she was 12. Me... well, i was doing my best not to follow… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Do you have a favorite constalation, Percy?' I was still kind of wondering about the little green snakes he'd shoved into his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Otrera stayed dead the second time," Kinzie said, batting her eyes. "We have to thank you for that. If you ever need… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Juno: "The heroes of olympus must unite! After your victory over kronos in manhattan...well I fear that wounded jupiter's self-esteem." Percy: Cause… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Now, you'll have to answer my questions." "Oh, very well," Set said. "I like Brazil for the World Cup. I'd advise investing… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
It will make you powerful. But it will also make you weak. Your prowess in combat will be beyond any mortal's, but… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
There!" Mars finished writing and threw the scroll at Octavian. "A prophecy. You can add it to your books, engrave it on… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Annabeth, thank goodness, would be staying in New York. She'd gotten permission from her parents to attend a boarding school in the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Oh, by the way…” Jason glanced at Percy. “I resigned my office, gave Frank a field promotion to praetor. Unless you want… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Poseidon grinned. "You're doing well with those new cabins, by the way. I suppose this means I can claim all those other… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Tyson okay?” I asked. The question seemed to take my dad by surprise. He’s fine. Doing much better than I expected. Though… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Then there were the shabti, magical figurines that were supposed to come to life when summoned. A few months ago, I’d fallen… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Frank tugged again with no luck. Even Hazel was trying not to laugh. Frank grimaced with concentration. Suddenly, he disappeared. On the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
We started this together, Leo. Seems only right you come along. You find us a ride, you're in." "Yes!" Leo pumped his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Hey, moose!” I screamed. The Set animal locked its glowing eyes one me. Well done! Horus said. Now we’ll both die with… — 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
I'd like to say I took the news well. The truth was, I wanted to strangle the Hunters of Artemis one eternal… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Um," Grover said. "Percy?" "Yeah?" "I thought you'd want to know." "Yeah?" "Cerberus? He's saying we've got ten seconds to pray to… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
And if I was humming "Happy Birthday" and smiling stupidly as I fled for my life—well, that was nobody's business, was it? — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Eating next to a twenty-foot-long crocodile took some getting used to, but Philip was well trained. He only ate bacon, stray waterfowl,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Frank nodded grimly. “Well…any goddess who throws a Ding Dong at a giant can’t be all bad. Let’s go. — 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