The Raven Boys
Maggie Stiefvater
Released: September 18, 2012
Published by: Scholastic Press
Description from Goodreads:
“There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit on St. Mark’s Eve,” Neeve said. “Either you’re his true love . . . or you killed him.”
It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive.
Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue herself never sees them—not until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her.
His name is Gansey, and Blue soon discovers that he is a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, they can only mean trouble.
But Blue is drawn to Gansey, in a way she can’t entirely explain. He has it all—family money, good looks, devoted friends—but he’s looking for much more than that. He is on a quest that has encompassed three other Raven Boys: Adam, the scholarship student who resents all the privilege around him; Ronan, the fierce soul who ranges from anger to despair; and Noah, the taciturn watcher of the four, who notices many things but says very little.
For as long as she can remember, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love to die. She never thought this would be a problem. But now, as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she’s not so sure anymore.
From Maggie Stiefvater, the bestselling and acclaimed author of the Shiver trilogy and The Scorpio Races, comes a spellbinding new series where the inevitability of death and the nature of love lead us to a place we’ve never been before.
It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive.
Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue herself never sees them—not until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her.
His name is Gansey, and Blue soon discovers that he is a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, they can only mean trouble.
But Blue is drawn to Gansey, in a way she can’t entirely explain. He has it all—family money, good looks, devoted friends—but he’s looking for much more than that. He is on a quest that has encompassed three other Raven Boys: Adam, the scholarship student who resents all the privilege around him; Ronan, the fierce soul who ranges from anger to despair; and Noah, the taciturn watcher of the four, who notices many things but says very little.
For as long as she can remember, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love to die. She never thought this would be a problem. But now, as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she’s not so sure anymore.
From Maggie Stiefvater, the bestselling and acclaimed author of the Shiver trilogy and The Scorpio Races, comes a spellbinding new series where the inevitability of death and the nature of love lead us to a place we’ve never been before.
Another amazing book by the talented Maggie Stiefvater! And I must say, I think this one is my favorite book from her. It is truly unique and amazing. I had it finished within 36 hours.
I expected something similar to how Shiver and The Scorpio Races was set up: 1st person POV, following different characters. I was surprised to see it in 3rd person. My first thought was: NOOOO!! Maggie Stiefvater only writes in 1st person! This book will be horrible! It was anything but. I could not even consider putting it down. My teachers got mad when I was reading it instead of listening to them talk about boring things like rational functions, religious wars in France, why people sleep, and Quebec. Ley lines and Glendover are much more interesting.
Again, I love how Maggie Stiefvater's characters don't fit into that stereotypical YA character personality. Blue is not a girl that hides behind her hair. Gansey is not an overly sarcastic guy who has a bunch of witty comebacks. They are different. And it's refreshing to get something out of the norm. Don't get me wrong. I love those other characters. But it is nice for a change. And the names are just amazing. Nobody would think of naming their character Blue. I love it.
Something different from vampires, werewolves, and angels! YAY! I have never heard of ley lines before and now I am really curious about them. Also, the connection with Welsh tales is really unique too. We are finally straying away from Greek and Roman myths. I love Greek Myths, LOVE THEM, but it's cool to read about legends from the Welsh.
I recommend this book to anybody who is looking for something different. Maggie Stiefvater will have you hooked from the very first page and you will have it finished within the night. So get into your car, drive to the local bookstore, and READ, READ, READ. You will love it! Another book added to my favorites ☺
Written by Calypso
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