“ I should throw you off this building minus the flying horse and see how heroic you sound on the way down. Rick Riordan
“ I remembered what she'd told me in New York, about building something permanent, and I thought - just maybe - we were off to a good start. Rick Riordan
“ I remembered the last time Annabeth and I had parted ways, when she'd given me a kiss for luck in Mount St. Helens. This time, all I got was the hat. Rick Riordan
“ I didn't answer, but, please—nothing is obvious with boys. For such simple creatures, they are quite baffling. Rick Riordan
“ Huh, Leo said. Well, if you ever get off this island and want a job, let me know. You're not a total klutz.She smirked. A job, eh? Making things in your forge?Nah, we could start our own shop, Leo sai… Rick Riordan
“ Holy mother!Hmph. More like holy father. I'd think you'd know the difference.-Hephaetus Rick Riordan
“ Hermes played a little Mozart and some One Direction, and Apollo cried, ‘I must have it! The girls will go wild for that! Rick Riordan
“ He understood how dangerous oaths could be. But Leo didn't care. I'm coming back for you, Calypso, he said to the night wind. I swear it on the River Styx. Rick Riordan
“ He forced his fists to unclench. Look, lady, we're not going to go all Hunger Games on each other. Isn't going to happen. Rick Riordan
“ He climbed up behind Hazel. Arion took off across the water, the nymphs screaming behind them, and Narcissus shouting, Bring me back! Bring me back! As Arion raced towards the Argo II, Leo remembered… Rick Riordan
“ Gods forbid if she ever broke up with him. She'd never be able to visit the sea again without remembering her broken heart.Annabeth about Percy Rick Riordan
“ Even little Herley, who couldn't have been more than eight, looked like he could go six rounds with Chuck Norris without breaking a sweat. Rick Riordan
“ Eat bitter, taste sweet, Frank said. I hate that proverb.But it's true. What do they call it these days---no pain, no gain? Same concept. You do the easy thing, the appealing thing, the peaceful thing… Rick Riordan
“ Doubtful, but it did work...Annabeth? Percy said again. You're planning something. You've got that I'm-planning-something look.I don't have an I'm-planning-something look.Yeah, you totally do. Your ey… Rick Riordan