“ Annabeth, he said hesitantly, in New Rome, demigods can live their whole lives in peace. Her expression turned guarded. Reyna explained it to me. But, Percy, you belong at Camp Half-Blood. That other… Rick Riordan
“ You are a half-blood, Zoe Nightshade said. Her accent was hard to place. It sounded old-fashioned, like she was reading from a really old book. One of thy parents was mortal. The other was an Olympian… Rick Riordan
“ Whenever Percy stopped by to see [Annabeth], she was so lost in thought that the conversation went something like this:Percy: 'Hey, how's it going?'Annabeth: 'Uh, no thanks.'Percy: 'Okay...have you ea… Rick Riordan
“ Thankfully,two old friends stood next to the throne. Horus wore full battle armor and a khopesh sword at his side.is kohl-lined eyes-one gold, one silver-were as piercing as ever. At his side stood Is… Rick Riordan
“ She had to go on this quest. The fate of the world might depend on it. But part of him wanted to say: Forget the world. He didn’t want to be without her. Rick Riordan
“ Not that my regularly scheduled life was so great, but it beat getting judged unworthy by twelve bearded guys named Erik. Rick Riordan
“ Legion, cuneum formate!’ Reyna yelled. ‘Advance!’ Another cheer on Jason’s right as Percy and Annabeth reunited with the forces of Camp Half-Blood. ‘Greeks!’ Percy yelled. ‘Let’s, um, fight stuff!’ Th… Rick Riordan
“ 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 an army of demons, a fight with a Titan, and a trick that almost got my friends… Rick Riordan
“ Etiquette tip: If you're looking for the right time to leave a party, when the host yells, No one leaves here alive, that's your cue. Rick Riordan
“ She’d felt more pain from Nico in their brief connection than she had from her entire legion during the battle against the giant Polybotes. Rick Riordan
“ Once she was gone, I knelt next to Annabeth and felt her forehead. She was still burning up.You're cute when you're worried, she muttered. Your eyebrows get all scrunched together.You are going to di… Rick Riordan
“ It’s not mind-reading,’ she said. ‘Not even an empathy link. Just … a temporary wave of exhaustion. Primal emotions. Your pain washes over me. I take on some of your burden.’Nico’s expression became g… Rick Riordan
“ I (Percy) set Nico on guard duty with Beckendorf and the Stoll brothers, figuring he'd be safely out of the way....What's happening? Nico demanded, trying to climb up next to me. Rick Riordan
“ He also didn't mind Piper's using him for a pillow. She had a cute way of breathing when she slept - inhaling through the nose, exhaling with a little puff through the mouth. He was also disappointed… Rick Riordan
“ Correct. Kekrops sounded bitter, like he regretted his decision. My people were the original Athenians--the gemini.Like your zodiac sign? Percy asked. I'm a Leo.No, stupid, Leo said. I'm a Leo. You're… Rick Riordan
“ It seemed weird calling a teenager 'sir' but I'd learned to be careful with immortals. They tended to get offended easily. Then, they blew stuff up. Rick Riordan
“ Why does it have to be so hard? Why can't it be a happily-ever-after ride-into-the-sunset feeling all the time? Rick Riordan
“ Nico, I've seen a lot of brave things. But what you just did? That was maybe the bravest. Rick Riordan
