“ The name says it all. That's where Dad (Hades) tries out his new punishment ideas, but he says the traditional ones still work best: the lava flows, the minefields full of exploding surprises, burning… Rick Riordan
“ It’s been my observation I said, that you humans are more than the sum of your history. You can choose how much of your ancestry to embrace. You can overcome the expectations of your family and your s… Rick Riordan
“ Hephaestus glowered up at us. I didn’t make you, did I?Uh, Annabeth said, no, sir.Good, the god grumbled. Shoddy workmanship. Rick Riordan
“ Don't decide yet, Hephaestus advised. Wait until daybreak. Daybreak is a good time for decisions. Rick Riordan
“ Your destiny grows clearer, Jason Grace. When the choice comes again- storm or fire- remember me. And do not despair. Rick Riordan
“ What was I thinking? Chiron cried. I can't let you get away without this.He pulled a pen from his coat pocket. It was an ordinary disposable ballpoint, black ink, removable cap. Probably thirty cents… Rick Riordan
“ Very well! It shall be as you say. But my son, pray this works.I am praying. I'm talking to you, right?Oh...yes. Good point. Amphitrite - incoming! Rick Riordan
“ Piper had a new entry in her top-ten list of . Fighting Shrimpzilla with a dagger and a pretty voice? Not so effective. Rick Riordan
“ Percy grunted. ‘Probably something to do with that creep Octavian. Maybe he was so bad at telling the future that he broke Apollo’s powers. Rick Riordan
“ Okay, I said. Just a normal afternoon and two normal people.She nodded. And so...hypothetically, if these to people likes each other, what would it take to get the stupid guy to kiss the girl, huh?Oh.… Rick Riordan
“ Gaea? Leo shook his head. Isn’t that Mother Nature? She’s supposed to have, like, flowers in her hair and birds singing around her and dear and rabbits doing her laundry.Leo, that’s Snow White, Piper… Rick Riordan
“ Festus just detected a large group of eagles behind us—long-range radar, still not in sight.Piper leaned over the console. Are you sure they’re Roman?Leo rolled his eyes. No, Pipes. It could be a rand… Rick Riordan
“ Behold! Percy shouted. The god's chosen beverage. Tremble before the horror of Diet Coke! Rick Riordan
“ Leo: So...giants who can throw mountains. Friendly wolves that will eat us if we show weakness. Evil espresso drinks. Gotcha. Maybe this isn't the best time to bring up my psycho babysitter.Piper: Is… Rick Riordan
“ Hello, Olympus! Aeolus, master of the winds here, with weather every twelve! We‘ll have a low-pressure system moving over Florida today, so expect milder temperatures since Demeter wishes to spare the… Rick Riordan
