Quotes from Rick Riordan

Listen, Frank Zhang has moves. He's probably gonna turn into a kangaroo and do some marsupial jujitsu on their ugly faces.

Annabeth glared at me like she was going to punch me. But she did something that surprised me even more... She kissed me.

In the meantime, no one should roam the camp alone. Use the buddy system. Understood. Will looked at Nico. Will you be my buddy? You're a dork, Nico announced. The two of them strolled off bickering.

My eyes were gray—more like my cousin Annabeth's than my mom's.

I couldn't help thinking about my dream, with Annabeth crumpled and lifeless in Luke's arms. Here I was rescuing baby monsters, but I couldn't save my friend.

Zia turned toward us, her expression grim. "I will show you to your quarters. In the morning, your testing begins. We will see what magic you know, and how you know it." I wasn't sure what she meant by that, but I exchanged an uneasy look with Sadie. "Sounds fun," Sadie ventured. "And it we fail this test?" Zia regarded her coldly. "This is not the sort of test you fail, Sadie Kane. You pass or you die.

Great, Percy said. Seven of us against Hercules. And a satyr! Hedge added. We can take him.

Amos stopped before the entrance, which was the size of a garage door—a dark heavy square of timber with no visible handle or lock. "Carter after you." "Um, how do I—" "How do you think?" Great another mystery. I was about to suggest we ram Amos's head against it and see if that worked.

You are so easily flattered, brother.' 'Because I have so many qualities to praise!

Ever since my famous battle with Python, I've had a phobia of scaly reptilian creatures. (Especially if you include my stepmother, Hera. BOOM!)

Sam's body language looked pretty stiff. I was too far away to hear, but I imagined her conversation with Alex was something like: Sam: Awkward. Alex: Awkward, awkward. Sam (nodding): Awkward, awkward, awkward.

Jason looked like her was trying to figure out an equation. Let me get this straight. Your table ran away ... because you polished him with windex.

Makes us appreciate blessing, not be greedy and mean and fat like Polyphemus.

Zia, I said, that's a goddess. She defeated Bast. What chance do you have? Zia held up her staff and the carved lion's head burst into flames - a small red fireball so bright, it lit the entire room. I am a scribe in the House of Life, Sadie Kane. I am trained to fight gods.

Not that my regularly scheduled life was so great, but it beat getting judged unworthy by twelve bearded guys named Erik.

How does Galdoila know about the reward? i asked. He reads the signs, Grover said. Duh. Of course, I said. Silly me.

Jason decided there was nothing in the world scarier than a gang of bat-wielding grannies.

You know, Magnus…sometimes it's best not to look as far as you're able to look, or to listen to everything you're able to hear.

No one should know his entire fate. It's too dangerous and too depressing. Just keep going, do your best, and hope it's good enough. That's all any of us can do.

Water liked to be free. Given time, water could overcome any barrier, and it hated to be trapped, just like Percy.

These times make for strange friends and unexpected enemies.

Artemis grit her teeth. I need a favor. I have some hunting to do, alone. I need you to take my companions to Camp Half-Blood. Sure Sis! then he raised his hands in a stop everything gesture. I feel a haiku comIng on. The Hunters all groaned. Apparently they'd met Apollo before. He cleared his throat and held up one hand dramatically. Green grass breaks through snow. Artemis pleads for my help. I am so awesome.

I'm coming back for you Calypso, he said to the night wind. I swear on the river Styx.

WHEN SOMEONE SAYS, It's the Squirrel, you don't ask questions.