Quotes from Rick Riordan

I will call him Small Bob, said Bob. He is a good monster. End of discussion.The Titan hefted his spear and they continued marching into the gloom.

Tell you what, I said. After the testing after the Demon Days, when things settle down - Things won't settle down. - I'm going to take you to the mall. She blinked. The mall? For what reason? To hang out, I said. We'll get some hamburgers. See a movie. Zia hesitated. Is this what you'd call a 'date'? My expression must have been priceless, because Zia actually cracked a smile. You look like a cow hit with a shovel.

Wha-what? Her eyes fluttered open. Nothing, I shouted. We're being followed by a slaying machine. Go back to sleep.

I am Persephone she said, her voice thin and papery. Welcome, demigods. Nico squashed a pomegranate under his boot. Welcome? After last time, you've got the nerve to welcome me? I shifted uneasily, because talking that way to a god can get you blasted into dust bunnies. Um, Nico- It's all right, Persephone said coldly. We had a little family spat. Family spat? Nico cried. You turned me into a dandelion!

Great," Percy said. "I always wanted to be glue.

Percy!" he bellowed. He dropped his broom and ran at me. If you've never been charged by an enthusiastic Cyclops wearing a flowered apron and rubber cleaning gloves, I'm telling you, it'll wake you up quick.

Don't untie me, she said, no matter what happens or how much I plead. I'll want to go straight over the edge and drown myself. Are you trying to tempt me? Ha-ha.

Carter Kane, 14, died tragically in Paris when he was eaten by his sister's cat Muffin.

If I'm going to burn, it might as well be bright.

What's Cabin Nine? Leo asked. And I'm not a Vulcan! Come on, Mr. Spock, I'll explain everything.

So…these Pillars of Hercules. Are they dangerous?" Annabeth stayed focused on the cliffs. "For Greeks, the pillars marked the end of the known world. The Romans said the pillars were inscribed with a Latin warning—" "Non plus ultra," Percy said. Annabeth looked stunned. "Yeah. Nothing Further Beyond . How did you know?" Percy pointed. "Because I'm looking at it.

Artemis must be present at the solstice, Zoe said. She has been the most vocal on the council, arguing for taking action against Kronos's minions. If she is not there, the gods will decide nothing. We will lose another year of war preparations. Are you sugesting the gods have trouble acting together, young lady? Dionysis asked. Yes, Lord Dionysis. Mr.D nodded. Just checking. Your right, of course. Carry on.

Percy? Annabeth gripped his arm. Oh, bad, he muttered. Bad. Bad. He looked across the table at Frank and Hazel. You guys remember Polybotes? The giant who invaded Camp Jupiter, Hazel said. The anti-Poseidon you whacked in the head with a Terminus statue. Yes, I think I remember

Oh, did you expect me to play fair? Cupid laughed. I am the god of love. I am never fair.

Jason's fingers itched to draw his sword. He'd met plenty of scary demigods, but he was starting to realize that Nico di Angelo--as pale and gaunt as he looked--might be more than he could handle.

Yours in demigodishness, and all that. Peace out!

The Princess Andromeda? Went ka-boom.

Stop! Narcissus got to his feet. This is not right! This person is obviously not awesome, so he must be... He struggled for the right words. It had probably been a long time since he'd talked about anything other than himself. He must be tricking us. Apparently Narcissus wasn't completely stupid.

Really? That would be a first. I'm the son of Hades , Jason. I might as well be covered in blood or sewage, the way people treat me. I don't belong anywhere. I'm not even from this century . But that's not enough to set me apart.

Percy: The Heka-what? Annabeth: The Hundred-Handed Ones. They called them that because... well, they had a hundred hands. They were the elder brothers of the Cyclopes. Tyson: Very powerful. Wonderful! As tall as the sky. So strong they can break mountains! Percy: Cool. Unless you're a mountain.

A telkhine was hunched over a console, but he was so involved with his work, he didn't notice us. He was about five feet tall, with slick black seal fur and stubby little feet. He had the head of a Doberman, but his clawed hands were almost human. He growled and muttered as he tapped on his keyboard. Maybe he was messaging his friends on uglyface.com.

She wondered if it was her stupid mother, the goddess of love, messing with her thoughts. If Piper started getting urges to read fashion magazines, she was going to have to find Aphrodite and smack her.

A tiny dark object came sailing out of the window and landed at the giant's feet. Polybotes yelled, Grenade! He covered his face. His troops hit the ground. When the thing did not explode, Polybotes bent down cautiously and picked it up. He roared in outrage. A Ding Dong? You dare insult me with a Ding Dong? He threw the cake back at the shop, and it vaporized in the light.

Well, actually it carried Cadmus. Europa fell off and died along the way, but that's not important.' It was probably important to her.