Rick Riordan, The House Of Hades Quotes

Lots of death, huh? Personally, I'm trying to avoid lots of death, but you guys have fun!

He scowled at Jason. "And please, I don't like being touched. Don't ever grab me again.

But magic is neither good nor evil. It is a tool, like a knife. Is a knife evil? Only if the wielder is evil.

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.

Think long and hard about how you proceed, Nico di Angelo. You cannot lie to Cupid. If you let your anger rule you... well, your fate will be even sadder then mine.

Your destiny grows clearer, Jason Grace. When the choice comes again- storm or fire- remember me. And do not despair.

Twelve minutes. I can give you that.

Love was the most savage monster of all.

They [Percy and Annabeth] held the Doors shut as the elevator shuddered and the music played, while somewhere below them, a Titan and a giant sacrificed their lives for their escape.

It is a costly thing, looking on the true face of Love.

Wow. When he started looking back on the war with Kronos as the good old days--that was sad.

Love is on every side, and no one's side. Don't ask what Love can do for you.

He was making a brave attempt, but Jason could see the sadness lingering in his eyes. Something had happened to him... something to do with Calypso.

Oh, he's not like that, " said Favonius.Jason flinched. "You can read my

Annabeth pressed her lips to Percy’s ear. “I love you.”She wasn’t sure he could hear her—but if they died, she wanted those to be her last words.

The story of Psyche finally made sense to him- why a mortal girl would be so afraid. Why would she risk breaking the rules to look the god of love in the face, because she feared he might be a mo

Nothing?" Favonius cried. "The one you care for most... plunged into Tartarus, and you still will not allow the truth?"Suddenly Jason felt like he was eavedrop

Nico drew his sword. His smile was even more unsettling than his scowl."Underground, " he said. "My favorite p

So . . . what is this fire river called?”“The Phlegethon, ” [Annabeth] said. “You should concentrate on going do

Whenever he felt like giving up, plopping himself down, and dying (which was, like, every ten minutes), he reached over and took her hand, just to remember there was warmth in the world.

Dude." Jason gave Percy a bear hug."Back from Tartarus!" Leo whooped. "That's my peeps!

You guys are so... dark. Even if I used flash, I'm not sure it would come out.""Y-yeah, " Percy managed. "You guys aren't photogenic.

Bob says hello, " he told the stars.

So now I get the scepter?" Jason

Is this guy Love or Death?" Jason gr

Yeah, well, ” Nico said, “not giving people a second thought…that can be dangerous.

I had a crush on Percy, " Nico spat. "That's the truth. That's the big secret.

Keep climbing, ' he told himself.'Cheeseburgers, ' his stomach replied.'Shut up, ' he thought.'With fries, ' his stomach complained.

Hazel frowned. "Why that one?""You don't see the ghost?" Frank asked."Ghost?" Nico asked.Okay... if Frank was seeing a ghost that the Underworld kids couldn't see, something was definitely wrong.

Ask me again, once we defeat Gaea.

Oh, yeah?" Leo growled. "Well, maybe you got the smoke, buddy, but I've got the fire.

Now, he realized, he simply had to take what he wanted. He had to control the winds, not the other way around (p. 434).

The first time Calypso came to check on [Leo], it was to complain about the noise.“Smoke and fire, ” she said. “Clanging on metal all day long. You’re scaring away the birds!”“Oh, no, not the birds!

When he told it, I remembered. He handed me my past like… like a spear. But I do not know if I should take it. Is it still mine, if I do not want it?

Bob says hello, " He told the stars.The Argo II sailed into the night.

Us is my favorite people.

Frank heard a laugh behind him. He glanced back and couldn't believe what he saw. Nico di Angelo was actually smiling."That's more like it, " Nico said. "Let's turn this tide!

He understood how dangerous oaths could be. But Leo didn't care. "I'm coming back for you, Calypso, " he said to the night wind. "I swear it on the River Styx.