“ The waiter brought fresh-baked bread and cheese, a bottle of sparkling water for Annabeth, and a Coke with ice for me (because I’m a barbarian). Rick Riordan
“ The second Amazon they met wasn't so friendly. She was dressed in full armor, blocking the throne-room entrance. She spun her spear with lightning speed, but this time Percy was ready. He drew Riptide… Rick Riordan
“ The most dangerous flaws are those which are good in moderation, she said. Evil is easy to fight. Lack of wisdom… that is very hard indeed. Rick Riordan
“ The jogger sighed. He pulled out his phone and my eyes got big, because it glowed with a bluish light. When he extended the antenna, two creatures began writhing around it-green snakes, no bigger than… Rick Riordan
“ The baby!’ Nico grinned, which hurt his face muscles. He wasn’t used to making that expression. ‘Mellie and the kid are all right? Rick Riordan
“ The Set animal’s jaws were pried open so fast that it yelped and let go of my arm. I stood, now encased in a magical barrier twice my normal size, and kicked Leroy into a wall.Good! said Horus. Now di… Rick Riordan
“ That's because we keep in the attic, silly boy. Do you think this is the first time monsters have attacked our family?Weapons, Frank grumbled. Right. I've handled weapons before.Grandmother's nostri… Rick Riordan
“ She reached into her coat pocket and felt two things she hadn't expected.... One was a wad of cash... she brought out the money. Leo whistled. Allowance? Piper, your mom rocks! Rick Riordan
“ Ridiculous! Chrysaor's voice turned shrill. He didn't seem sure where to level his sword-at Percy or his own crew. Save yourselves! Percy warned. It is too late for us! Then he gasped and pointed to t… Rick Riordan
“ Poseidon,' said Chiron. 'Earthshaker, Stormbringer, Father of Horses. Hail, Perseus Jackson, Son of the Sea God. Rick Riordan
“ Percy tightened his grip on Annabeth's wrist. His face was gaunt, scraped and bloody, his hair dusted with cobwebs, but when he locked eyes with her, she thought he had never looked more handsome. We'… Rick Riordan
“ Percy and Reyna occupied matching praeters' chairs on the dais, which made Percy self-conscious. It wasn't easy looking dignified wearing a bedsheet and a purple cape. The camp is safe, Octavian conti… Rick Riordan
“ One guy wore nothing but a Speedo. He’d painted himself blue and was armed only with a baseball bat. Across his chest were the words COME AT ME, BRO. Rick Riordan
“ On the bright side, Percy said, both Jason and I outrank you, Octavian. So we can both tell you to shut up. Rick Riordan
“ Oh, I wouldn't say Love always makes you happy. Sometimes it makes you incredibly sad. Rick Riordan
