“ 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 I— Her voice broke a little. We've got no one but each other. Rick Riordan
“ There are too many of them. Reyna wondered bitterly how many times she'd said that in her demigod career.She should have a badge made and wear it around to save time. When she died, the words would pr… Rick Riordan
“ The way to beat Luke, he said. If I'm right, it's the only way you'll stand a chance.I took a deep breath. Okay. I'm listening.Nico glanced inside my room. His eyebrows furrowed.Is that...is that blue… Rick Riordan
“ The driver got out smiling. He looked about seventeen or eighteen, and for a second, I had the uneasy feeling it was Luke, my old enemy. This guy had the same sandy hair and outdoorsy good looks. But… Rick Riordan
“ The Friday before winter break, my mom packed me an overnight bag and a few deadly weapons and took me to a new boarding school. Rick Riordan
“ She blinked. Hmm? Oh, don't care. What did Anubis look like to you?What did... he looked like a guy. So?A good-looking guy, or a slobbering dog-headed guy?I guess... Not the dog-headed guy.I knew it!… Rick Riordan
“ Poseidon held out his arms and gave me a hug. I realized, a little embarrassed, that I'd never actually hugged my dad before. He was warm—like a regular human—and he smelled of a salty beach and fresh… Rick Riordan
“ Percy pulled Annabeth close and kissed her... long enough for it to get really awkward for Piper, though she said nothing. She thought about the old rule of Aphrodite's cabin: that to be recognized as… Rick Riordan
“ Otis, I said.Shhh, he said. I'm incognito. Call me...Otis.I'm not sure that's how incognito works, but okay.Otis, aka Otis climbed into the chair I'd reserved for Sam. Rick Riordan
“ I'm the son of Jupiter, I'm a child of Rome, consul to demigods, praetor of the First Legion. I slew the Trojan sea monster, I toppled the black throne of Kronos, and destroyed Titan Krios with my own… Rick Riordan
“ I'm just a kid, Chiron, I said miserably. What good is one lousy hero against something like Kronos?Chiron managed a smile. 'What good is one lousy hero'? Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain said something li… Rick Riordan
“ I'd love to tell you I had some deep revelation on my way down, that I came to terms with my own mortality, laughed in the face of death, et cetera.The truth? My only thought was: Aaaaggghhhhh! Rick Riordan
“ I … what? Why would you want a son of Hades in the same room with people you’re trying to heal? Why would anyone want that?’ ‘You can’t help out a friend? Maybe cut bandages? Bring me a soda or a snac… Rick Riordan
“ I know you'll do what's best for Annabeth.How can you be sure?Because she'd do the same for you. Rick Riordan
