Imagine jumping into a pit of boiling acid. Now multiply that pain times fifty." -Percy

I could hear hopefulness in her voice, but also doubt. She was waiting for me to admit the obvious: I’d forgotten. I was toast. I was boyfriend roadkill.

It’s not important,” Silena insisted. “We have to find Charlie!” Another first: a child of Aphrodite uninterested in jewellery.

I think kids will read more good books than we can possibly produce.

Can’t this thing go any faster?” Thalia demanded. Zoe glared at her. “I cannot control traffic.” You both sound like my mother,” I said. Shut up!” they both said in union.

So...your name means Mr.Underwear." -Frank

Sorry we’re late,” Jason said. “Is this the guy who needs killing?