The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2)

by Rick Riordan

“So…your name means Mr. Underwear?” “Praise the gods!

She handed the box to him. He opened the lid with trembling fingers. Inside, cushioned in velvet lining, was a terrifying, life-altering, incredibly important…piece of wood.

“Do you know what this is?” “The sign of your mom,”

“Life is only precious because it ends, kid. Take it from a god. You mortals don’t know how lucky you are.”

“She’s…um…she’s not—” “Not your girlfriend?” Grandmother guessed. “Well, she should be, you dolt! Don’t let her get away. You need strong women in your life, if you haven’t noticed.

NO FAIRNESS IN DEATH.

“I’m fine!” Percy yelled as he ran by, followed by a giant screaming bloody murder.