Sometimes it is better to have someone you mistrust close to you, so that you can keep an eye on him - Chiron

Can we just call them storm spirits?” Leo asked. “Venti makes them sound like evil espresso drinks.

All of my characters tend to be montages of different people I've met: little bits and pieces of their personalities put together.

They know they’ve won,” Carter guessed. “They’re making a show of it.” “Yes,” Amos said. “Well, let’s blow up the boats or something!” I said. Amos looked at me. “Is that your strategy, honestly?

So you can't live in Manhattan?' she asked. Amos's brow furrowed as he looked across at the Empire State Building. 'Manhattan has other problems. Other gods. It's best we stay separate.

You promised, Seaweed brain. We would not get separated! Ever again!

Look, I never wanted to be a half-blood. most of the time it gets you killed in nasty, dangerous ways.