“ I TOLD MY NEW FRIENDS I was allergic to dismemberment. They just laughed and herded me toward the combat arena. This is why I don’t like making new friends. Rick Riordan
“ Her hair is smoldering. Her face was smudged with soot. She had a cut on her arms, her dress was torn, and she was missing a boot. Beautiful. Rick Riordan
“ He looked like an evil male model, showing off what the fashionable college age villain was wearing to Harvard this year. Rick Riordan
“ Hades took off his helm. His complexion was even paler than usual. He had a bad case of helmet hair. He was sweating and nervous and blinking like he had something in his eyes. I am Hades, he said in… Rick Riordan
“ Hades raised an eyebrow. When he sat forward in his throne, shadowy faces appeared in the folds of his black robes, faces of torment,as if the garment was stitched of trapped souls from the Fields of… Rick Riordan
“ Gods know about fading. They know about being forgotten over centuries. The idea of ceasing to exist altogether terrifies us. In fact- well, Zeus would not like me sharing this information, and if you… Rick Riordan
“ G.I. Joe boxers!’ Apollo screamed. ‘OH—oh, I can’t even... HAHAHAHAHA!’ ‘Aphrodite,’ Athena giggled. ‘You look simply lovely.’ The gods couldn't stop laughing. Soon they were rolling on the floor, wip… Rick Riordan
“ Frank gave Leo a confused smile- like he couldn't decide whether to gloat or to thank Leo for being a doofus- but he cheerfully let Hazel drag him along. Rick Riordan
“ First, you start carrying a man satchel. Next thing you know, you're running around in a bathrobe and pink bunny slippers, chasing chickens with a weed whacker. Rick Riordan
“ Facinating. He broke into a wide grin. I've discovered something, Khufu. This is not Memphis, Egypt.Khufu gave me a sideways look, and I could swear his expression meant, Duh.I've also discovered a ne… Rick Riordan
“ Ever had a flying burrito hit you? Well, it's a deadly projectile, right up there with cannonballs and grenades. Rick Riordan
“ Dude! said a party pony as he unloaded his gear. Did you see that bear guy? He was all like: 'Whoa, I have an arrow in my mouth! Rick Riordan
“ Don't dwell on things. Don't stay in one place too long. It was the only way to stay ahead of sadness. Rick Riordan
“ Different elevator music was playing since my last visit-that old disco song Stayin' Alive. A terrifying image flashed through my mind of Apollo in bell-bottom pants and a slinky silk shirt. Rick Riordan
“ Despicable creatures, vultures: without a doubt the most disgusting birds ever. I suppose they served their purpose, but did they have to be so greasy and ugly? Couldn't we have cute fuzzy rabbits tha… Rick Riordan
“ Dance you guys! Thalia ordered. You look stupid just standing there. I looked nervously at Annabeth, then at the groups of girls who were roaming the gym. Well? Annabeth asked. Um, who should I ask?Sh… Rick Riordan
“ Coach Hedge grunted like he was pleased to have an excuse. He unclipped the megaphone from his belt and continued giving directions, but his voice came out like Darth Vader's. The kids cracked up. The… Rick Riordan
“ Coach Hedge came pounding up the stairs with Hazel at his hooves.Where are they? he demanded. Who do I kill?No killing! Annabeth ordered. Just defend the ship!But they interrupted a Chuck Norris movie… Rick Riordan
