I was five steps away when he called, "Perseus." I turned. There was a different light in his eyes, a fiery kind of pride. "You did well, Perseus. Do not misunderstand me. Whatever else you do, know that you are mine. You are a true son of the Sea God.

Aretmis gripped her bow. “Let us pray I am wrong.” Can goddesses pray?

"Cool" Leo said. "I always wanted a sister who could beat me up."

You have to be compelled to write. If you’re not, nothing else that you do matters.

Since Percy’d lost his memory,his whole life was one big fillin-the-blank. He was____________________, from____________________. He felt like ____________________, and if the monsters caught him, he’d be____________________.

"Aphrodite," she said. "Venus?" Hazel asked in amazement. "Mom," Piper said, with no enthusiasm.

Hey, ugly!" Annabeth yelled. I hoped she was talking to the giant, not me.