Cerijean Mangubat

“You will not find love where you wish or where you hope.”
― Rick Riordan, The Blood of Olympus

“He fixed his dark eyes on her. 'I am Kekrops, the first and eternal king of Athens. I would welcome you to my city.' He held up the covered platter. ' Also, I brought a Bundt cake.'

Piper glanced at her friends. 'A trick?'

'Probably?' Annabeth said.

'At least he brought dessert.' Percy smiled down at the snake guys. 'Welcome aboard!”
― Rick Riordan, The Blood of Olympus

“Piper was maybe the most impressive. She fenced with the giantess Periboia, sword against sword. Despite the fact that her opponent was five times larger, Piper seemed to be holding her own. The goddess Aphrodite floated around them on a small white cloud, strewing rose petals in the giantess's eyes and calling encouragement to Piper. 'Lovely, my dear. Yes, good. Hit her again!”
― Rick Riordan, The Blood of Olympus

“I don’t define myself by the boys who may or may not like me”
― Rick Riordan, The Blood of Olympus