angelreads's review against another edition
4.0
I like this far more than the pervious two. Cannot wait to read the last one.
libby_i_guess's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was my favorite in the series so far.
idax's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
novelsbycaitlin's review against another edition
4.0
You know, I love this series for the characters and their relationships. Stiefvater has some serious mad skill at juggling everyone and damn girl. How do you do that thing? WIth that being said, the plot usually suffers. It sludges along. It's there but it's smudgy and half the time confusing. Well, Blue Lily, Lily Blue actually is the perfect balance of both.
Thank you very much, Stiefvater.
I read this book while waiting. Waiting for work to start. Waiting to finish my break. Waiting for people. Waiting for food, a car wash, christmas, etc. And even as I waited and read this book at a slow pace, it flew by. Every moment, every interaction had purpose and a place to go. For once I felt my pulse race with the anticipation of the plot rather than the anticipation of Blue and Gangsey gettin' close if you know what I mean (nudge nudge wink wink). Everything fit well together and moved at the perfect pace.
I can't believe only one book is left.
Man oh man.
Thank you very much, Stiefvater.
I read this book while waiting. Waiting for work to start. Waiting to finish my break. Waiting for people. Waiting for food, a car wash, christmas, etc. And even as I waited and read this book at a slow pace, it flew by. Every moment, every interaction had purpose and a place to go. For once I felt my pulse race with the anticipation of the plot rather than the anticipation of Blue and Gangsey gettin' close if you know what I mean (nudge nudge wink wink). Everything fit well together and moved at the perfect pace.
I can't believe only one book is left.
Man oh man.
marenkae's review against another edition
4.0
can't believe I'm doing this but I think this is more of a 4.5 rather than the original 5 stars I gave this
secret_getaway's review against another edition
5.0
This series just gets better and better. I am so in love with these characters that I devoured this book. Gansey’s quest for Glendower has me hooked to this series and I keep returning to see if all of his hard work will pay off after the toll the summer took on him. Noah’s lovable character is pushed, Ronan’s secret is exposed but he still struggles with his demons, Adam is learning to understand his new bargain and Blue’s friendship with each boy is tested.
This book was the most exciting of the three. The group seems to be getting even closer to Glendower with the search moving underground. There’s a lot more danger, more magic and even more mystery. With one character from the Sargent household missing and a new character joining the eccentric psychics, Blue’s family somehow manages to be an anchor and a good support for her.
Calla and Persephone were always great characters but they have a stronger presence in this book. The Sargent household is undoubtedly eccentric but it’s also not that different from most families. In the end, Blue still has a family to come home to that will do whatever they can to look out for her. The family bond explored in this book was just as great as the bond the friends share.
What has me hooked to this series are these characters. In the first two, I came to love the Aglionby boys and how Blue was able to fit into their lives. This book allows me to connect more with Blue’s extended family and fall even more in love with that house of psychics. The wonderful characters make this series so outstanding to me and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantasy read with characters you will fall for.
This book was the most exciting of the three. The group seems to be getting even closer to Glendower with the search moving underground. There’s a lot more danger, more magic and even more mystery. With one character from the Sargent household missing and a new character joining the eccentric psychics, Blue’s family somehow manages to be an anchor and a good support for her.
Calla and Persephone were always great characters but they have a stronger presence in this book. The Sargent household is undoubtedly eccentric but it’s also not that different from most families. In the end, Blue still has a family to come home to that will do whatever they can to look out for her. The family bond explored in this book was just as great as the bond the friends share.
What has me hooked to this series are these characters. In the first two, I came to love the Aglionby boys and how Blue was able to fit into their lives. This book allows me to connect more with Blue’s extended family and fall even more in love with that house of psychics. The wonderful characters make this series so outstanding to me and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantasy read with characters you will fall for.
brittneywelch's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
laurak23's review against another edition
5.0
Once again, I'm cursing myself for not writing my review right after finishing this book. I went back and forth a little as to whether I wanted to rate this 4 or 5 stars, but I eventually settled on 5. This book was exciting, and I definitely wanted to know more, to keep listening, and to get all the answers now. However, since there is one more book in this series, I knew we wouldn't have all the answers yet. There was both pleasure and annoyance in that knowledge.
Again, lots of spoilers ahead...
Whenever I pictured Gwenllian in my head, I basically envisioned Helena Bonham-Carter as Bellatrix in the Harry Potter movies. I know that doesn't fit the description 100%, but it was pretty close, and it made me laugh to picture someone like her climbing the tree in Blue's yard, or running around the house eating mayonnaise. I'm very interested to see what happens with her character next.
Speaking of weird, anachronistic characters...Artemus! I'm really interested to see what happens with him, especially with the Gray Man and Maura. Bizarre love triangle ahead! I know he will have some hand in helping the boys find the namesake of the next book, [b:The Raven King|17378527|The Raven King (The Raven Cycle, #4)|Maggie Stiefvater|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1423501421s/17378527.jpg|24170172], aka Glendower. And hopefully he can explain Blue's face on the tapestry (and on the Page of Cups card?). I assume it's because it's a relative from long ago? Anyway, I'm really looking forward to this storyline in the next book.
Did anyone else totally love Jesse Dittley? A giant man who lives only on Spagettios? Even though we knew his ultimate fate, it was still sad to see happen. I especially liked Will Patton's voice for Jesse. It fit the character perfectly.
Speaking of love...Ronan made hand cream for Adam. I wanted more of Adam's thoughts on Ronan's affections for him, because he does know it's there. At least it did freak him out when he thought Ronan was dying. AND he did everything he could to help take down Greenmantle. I still hold out hope for some real, actual, canon Ronan/Adam love. Yet another thing I'm hoping to see in book four...
I was expecting more from Malory. I don't know what, exactly, but...I don't know, I felt a little let down by his appearance. He didn't really do anything important or helpful, did he? I liked his dog, though I always half expected it to talk or turn into a human or something. Maybe in book four?
I didn't like the chapters with Colin and Piper. At least the antagonists in the first two books were mysterious and creepy. Colin and Piper were just annoying. I feel like that was the weakest part of this book, and was left a little disappointed.
The whole underground animal thing was weird but also pretty cool. I liked that Blue and Ronan had some actual interactions. I feel like they're always in the group together, but never actually interact. I was hoping that this would help Blue not hate Ronan so much, and really, vice versa. I guess we'll see what happens in the next book. I'd like to think that he called her "maggot" out of affection...
However, I wasn't surprised to see Neeve pop up at the end there, and use Piper to open the tomb and awaken the sleeper. And, can I just say that I'm both excited and terrified to see what that sleeper does? Because I'm pretty certain that's the sleeper they weren't supposed to wake up.
My biggest upset in this book? I was so not prepared for Persephone to die. I was especially aggravated because they have a freaking death list! But, like Blue casually mentioned earlier in the book, they apparently only see the spirits of people originally from that area. So I guess she wasn't born around there, and that's why she wasn't on the list? I don't know. It surprised me and upset me and I shake my fist at Stiefvater!
I feel like there were other things I wanted to talk about, but I don't remember. I can't wait for the next book. It's exciting and frustrating to know that I have to wait until September!
Again, lots of spoilers ahead...
Spoiler
Whenever I pictured Gwenllian in my head, I basically envisioned Helena Bonham-Carter as Bellatrix in the Harry Potter movies. I know that doesn't fit the description 100%, but it was pretty close, and it made me laugh to picture someone like her climbing the tree in Blue's yard, or running around the house eating mayonnaise. I'm very interested to see what happens with her character next.
Speaking of weird, anachronistic characters...Artemus! I'm really interested to see what happens with him, especially with the Gray Man and Maura. Bizarre love triangle ahead! I know he will have some hand in helping the boys find the namesake of the next book, [b:The Raven King|17378527|The Raven King (The Raven Cycle, #4)|Maggie Stiefvater|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1423501421s/17378527.jpg|24170172], aka Glendower. And hopefully he can explain Blue's face on the tapestry (and on the Page of Cups card?). I assume it's because it's a relative from long ago? Anyway, I'm really looking forward to this storyline in the next book.
Did anyone else totally love Jesse Dittley? A giant man who lives only on Spagettios? Even though we knew his ultimate fate, it was still sad to see happen. I especially liked Will Patton's voice for Jesse. It fit the character perfectly.
Speaking of love...Ronan made hand cream for Adam. I wanted more of Adam's thoughts on Ronan's affections for him, because he does know it's there. At least it did freak him out when he thought Ronan was dying. AND he did everything he could to help take down Greenmantle. I still hold out hope for some real, actual, canon Ronan/Adam love. Yet another thing I'm hoping to see in book four...
I was expecting more from Malory. I don't know what, exactly, but...I don't know, I felt a little let down by his appearance. He didn't really do anything important or helpful, did he? I liked his dog, though I always half expected it to talk or turn into a human or something. Maybe in book four?
I didn't like the chapters with Colin and Piper. At least the antagonists in the first two books were mysterious and creepy. Colin and Piper were just annoying. I feel like that was the weakest part of this book, and was left a little disappointed.
The whole underground animal thing was weird but also pretty cool. I liked that Blue and Ronan had some actual interactions. I feel like they're always in the group together, but never actually interact. I was hoping that this would help Blue not hate Ronan so much, and really, vice versa. I guess we'll see what happens in the next book. I'd like to think that he called her "maggot" out of affection...
However, I wasn't surprised to see Neeve pop up at the end there, and use Piper to open the tomb and awaken the sleeper. And, can I just say that I'm both excited and terrified to see what that sleeper does? Because I'm pretty certain that's the sleeper they weren't supposed to wake up.
My biggest upset in this book? I was so not prepared for Persephone to die. I was especially aggravated because they have a freaking death list! But, like Blue casually mentioned earlier in the book, they apparently only see the spirits of people originally from that area. So I guess she wasn't born around there, and that's why she wasn't on the list? I don't know. It surprised me and upset me and I shake my fist at Stiefvater!
I feel like there were other things I wanted to talk about, but I don't remember. I can't wait for the next book. It's exciting and frustrating to know that I have to wait until September!
uiothy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.5