Reviews with content warning for Violence - The Ravens

this book didn't turn out how i was expecting. i wish there was more of a buildup to the villain reveal. but i got through.

what truly carried this book for me was the sisterhood. i will always love strong friendships in media, especially strong female friendships. the girls' bond was the best part.

i loved scarlett and jackson, but i'm not a fan of vivi and mason. mason bothers me. he was always attracted to vivi even when he was still with scarlett, which was really icky.

overall, i'd say this is book is for people trying to break into YA fantasy who aren't used to it yet. it's not so much for us readers who already read a lot of fantasy.

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mybookishdelights's review against another edition

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DNF at 6% (page 22). This one reminded me too much of A Great and Terrible Beauty, which I also DNF'd. I was intrigued and honestly influenced to buy it when really I should have known better. I'm not into "mean girl" stories. I don't like spending my time reading about women who treat each other terribly. I thought the witchy vibes would be enough, but changed my mind once I started. I have heard this has some fun plot twists so I think if you like the drama, the witchy vibes, a murder mystery, and a twisty plot, you'll probably at least enjoy this one.

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norwegianforestreader's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

4.0

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karapillar's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

4.25

I loved the story, but it read like a teenager wrote it.

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alisonbruns23's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional 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? No

4.75

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librarianlirael's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

The first half of this drags, and I guessed the murderer and motivations within the first 30 pages. The last half was pretty good though, with two twists I almost didn't see coming.

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bookishaddictions's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This enchanting story switches between the perspective of two university students, Vivi and Scarlett, in a small Georgia town. Both characters are at a different point in their education (freshman vs junior), although fate ensures they will cross each other’s paths. As Vivi learns about the reality of witchcraft’s secret existence through the exclusive (and actually magical) sorority, The Ravens, Scarlett is finding herself one step closer to her darkest secrets being exposed. The sisters are forced to rely on one another, and the story is ultimately one of strength and love. Morgan and Paige remind readers of the importance of sisterhood, as well as some of the risks of isolation and betrayal. The Ravens are smart, beautiful, and strangely charming. The novel will suck you in and allow you to almost forget that magic doesn’t exist (or does it?)

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mmc27's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is a great read! I enjoyed the twist on sorority life by having them be a coven of witches. I also enjoyed it wasn't stereotypical sorority girls the entire time, but the girls are genuine and care for one another. This story takes you on twists and turns while going back and forth between a young naive witch and a more experienced witch who while they're dealing with this greater struggle as a group, both witches have eternal conflicts.

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